NKF launches public education video series on hyperkalemia
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The National Kidney Foundation launched a public education video series about hyperkalemia for patients with chronic kidney disease, according to the press release.
The series consists of two short, animated videos. The first explains how hyperkalemia is a result of high potassium, and the video details symptoms of the condition. The second video discusses treatment for hyperkalemia, as well as the proper medication and diet.
“Potassium is an essential nutrient that helps the body to function properly, but too much potassium in the blood can be a serious medical condition for patients with CKD, diabetes, and/or heart failure called hyperkalemia. If hyperkalemia is severe, it can sometimes cause heart rhythm irregularities and even sudden death,” Joseph Vassalotti, MD, the chief medical officer for NKF. “A simple blood test can determine the level of potassium in a person’s blood. It’s important to encourage patients to see a doctor for their overall health benefit and to work on a proper treatment plan together.”
This video series follows the CKD educational video series NKF launched in 2022. Both videos are available on YouTube and are available in English and Spanish.
References:
High potassium (hyperkalemia) - Symptoms & causes |NKF. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FmSYsB-iW0&list=PLReQ4BxyIJa8crmpX8LHEnF5rTh6hpxMI&index=1. Published Feb. 28, 2023. Accessed March 6, 2023.
High potassium (hyperkalemia) - Treatment, medication & diet |NKF. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBKfltSJEck. Published Feb. 28, 2023. Accessed March 6, 2023.
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