Prevalence of hyperkalemia among hemodialysis patients in Egypt.

Introduction: Hyperkalemia is a frequent problem in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis and is often attributed as a cause of deaths in these patients. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of hyperkalemia among Egyptian hemodialysis patients.

Patients And Methods: 400 ESRD patients on maintenance hemodialysis were enrolled in the study.