Boosting the Limited Use of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists Through New Agents for Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is an important clinical problem that is associated with significant lifethreatening complications. Several conditions are associated with increased risk for hyperkalemia such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors.The purpose of this review is to present and critically discuss treatment options for the management of hyperkalemia.A...