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This is a Quasi-Experimental study.

October 16, 2025Medical Journal Of South Punjab

Intra-dialytic serum potassium changes among patients on maintenance hemodialysis thrice weekly

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UAUmair AzharAmerican University of Sharjah SAShahid AnwarFatima Jinnah Medical University SASajad AhmadInternational Islamic University Malaysia

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Quasi experimental study shows significant reduction in serum potassium levels during hemodialysis, suggesting benefits for patients with hyperkalemia.

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Mean change in serum potassium levels was 1.54 mmol/L after a 4-hour hemodialysis session.
Paired t-test indicated a statistically significant reduction in potassium levels (p<0.001) before and after dialysis.
No significant differences observed in potassium change based on age, gender, or comorbidities (p>0.05).
The findings underscore the importance of hemodialysis in managing hyperkalemia and reducing arrhythmia risk.

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Azhar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f147cc724575985c3fcfa1 https://doi.org/10.61581/mjsp.v6i3.357

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Quasi experimental study shows significant reduction in serum potassium levels during hemodialysis, suggesting benefits for patients with hyperkalemia.

Intra-dialytic serum potassium changes among patients on maintenance hemodialysis thrice weekly

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Intra-dialytic serum potassium changes among patients on maintenance hemodialysis thrice weekly

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