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Potassium and Related Disorders

Potassium and Related Disorders is a research topic within Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. Science Explorer counts 16k research works in it since 1950. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the management of hyperkalemia, particularly in patients with kidney diseases. It covers various aspects such as the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors, potassium homeostasis, and the effectiveness of treatments like sodium zirconium cyclosilicate and patiromer. Additionally, it explores the association of hyperkalemia with conditions like chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and gastrointestinal adverse events.

  • Hyperkalemia
  • Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitors
  • Potassium Homeostasis
  • Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
  • Patiromer
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Electrolyte Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Adverse Events
  • Heart Failure
  • Esophageal Necrosis
Research works
16k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.7k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.3%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+20%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
40% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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