Hyperkalaemia prevalence, recurrence and management in chronic haemodialysis: a prospective multicentre French regional registry 2-year survey.

Background: Observational studies have reported increased mortality rates in hyperkalaemic or hypokalaemic chronic haemodialysis patients. This study assessed the prevalence and recurrence of hyperkalaemia (HK) along with the concomitant prescription of low-potassium (K) dialysis baths and of K-binding agents in a registry within a French regional disease management programme.

Methods: This was a prospective multicentre (14 chronic haemodialysis centres, Lorraine Region) study encompassing 527 chronic haemodialysis patients followed from 2 January 2014 to 31 December 2015.