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#192 Dialysis for the Internist with Joel Topf MD

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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How to Control Hypertension in Dialysis Patients

ACEs and ARBs are effective in dialysis patients. They still cause hyperkalemia even in patients that are anneuric, right? Because these patients use their colon for a lot of potassium clearance. But most patients on dialysis don't have a problem with potassium even with spironolactone. And it's a good, and these are good medications, especially the ACE inhibitors, still good for the heart.

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