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The Role of Potassium-Binding Agents in Treating Hyperkalemia

Conference|ASN Kidney Week - American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week

Dr. Cary Boyd-Shiwarski explained the effectiveness of potassium-binding agents in treating hyperkalemia in resistant hypertension and CKD.

Pharmacy Times spoke to Dr. Cary Boyd-Shiwarski about her session at the ASN 2021 conference titled "Mechanisms of Potassium Handling in CKD."

Boyd explained the effectiveness of potassium-binding agents in treating hyperkalemia in resistant hypertension and CKD.

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