Real-World Evaluation of Patiromer for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia in Hemodialysis Patients

Patiromer is a potassium (K+) binding polymer indicated for treating hyperkalemia. Among patients receiving chronic hemodialysis (HD), this study aimed to identify patient characteristics associated with patiromer initiation, describe patiromer utilization, and analyze serum K+ pre- and post-patiromer initiation.In a retrospective cohort study, using electronic health record data from a large dialysis provider in the United States (study period:...