ACEI or ARB Initiation Hyperkalemia: - Review concurrent ...

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ACEI or ARB Initiation

Hyperkalemia:

 - Review concurrent drugs

 - Moderate potassium Intake

 - Consider: diuretics, sodium blcaibonate, Gl cation exchangers

>30% Increase In creatinine:

 - Review for causes of AKI

 - Correct volume depletion

 - Reassess concomitant medications (e.g., diuretics, NSAIDs)

 - Consider renal artery stenosis



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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