Key result
Oral fludrocortisone resolves symptomatic heparin-induced hyperkalemia within 24 hours despite continued heparin use.
Why the study?
Heparin-induced hyperkalemia is a recognized complication with limited treatment options when continued heparin therapy is necessary.
Does oral fludrocortisone resolve heparin-induced hyperkalemia in a patient requiring continued heparin therapy?
Comparison
Fludrocortisone therapy vs conventional therapies for hyperkalemia
Design
Case report
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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May support fludrocortisone for heparin-induced hyperkalemia during ongoing therapy; single case leaves open need for controlled trials.
Case Report (n=1)
Does oral fludrocortisone resolve heparin-induced hyperkalemia in a patient requiring continued heparin therapy?
Fludrocortisone may be an effective alternative therapy for heparin-induced hyperkalemia when continued heparin administration is necessary.
Sherman et al. (2000) conducted a case report in Heparin-induced hyperkalemia (n=1). Fludrocortisone was evaluated on Resolution of hyperkalemia. Oral fludrocortisone 0.1 mg/d resolved symptomatic heparin-induced hyperkalemia within 24 hours despite continued heparin administration.