Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate hydrate reduces medical expenses compared with hemodialysis in patients with acute hyperkalemia

Abstract Background Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) has recently emerged as a therapeutic option for the management of acute hyperkalemia. Nevertheless, the relative effectiveness, safety, and financial considerations of SZC therapy versus conventional hemodialysis therapy remain uncertain. Met...

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Main Authors: Hayato Fujioka, Teruhiko Imamura, Tsutomu Koike, Shingo Yokoyama, Kota Kakeshita, Hidenori Yamazaki, Koichiro Kinugawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-023-00512-0