15min chapter

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast cover image

#199 NephMadness: Hyperkalemia, Diet, Potassium Binders, Exercise

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

CHAPTER

Managing Hyperkalemia and Dietary Changes

This chapter discusses the management of hyperkalemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including the debate on whether dietary changes alone are sufficient or if a potassium binder should be added. The speakers also highlight the importance of a healthy diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, the relationship between constipation and hyperkalemic episodes, and the significance of alkali load in slowing the progression of kidney disease.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode