Hyperkalemia Elevated Plasma K+ Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a cross-sectional retrospective study of laboratory records of patients who take electrolytes blood tests containing the data of the serum potassium level. This study is an observational one, and there is no intervention into routine clinical practice either in terms of therapy, or special examinations.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Males and females tested in the Russian centres of INVITRO laboratory from 01.01.2015 till 31.12.2016; * 18 years and older; * Available electrolytes blood test containing of the serum potassium level of the unique patient fits for interpretation.
Exclusion criteria
* Blood test cannot be interpreted due to various reasons. * Blood samples with sing of hemolysis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| the proportion of the individuals with the serum potassium level higher than 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 mmol/L | One day | To determine the proportion of the individuals with the serum potassium level higher than 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 mmol/L based on INVITRO laboratory database during 2015-2016 years. |
Countries
Russia