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#537 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia

Aug 24, 2026
1:19:00

Episode Description

I’m Going Bananas for This One!

Learn how to formulate a framework while dealing with potassium disorders in patients with varying levels of kidney disease.We’re joined by Dr Joel Topf, (@kidney_boy) to explore how to navigate potassium disorders, develop etiology frameworks, and treat these patients.

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week
  • Case 1: Hyperkalemia
  • How to Approach Patients with Hyperkalemia
  • Treatment Options for Hyperkalemia
  • Case 2: Hypokalemia
  • How to Approach Patients With Hypokalemia
  • Treatment Options for Hypokalemia
  • Case 3: Hyperkalemia in ESKD patients
  • How To Approach the Management in ESKD patients
  • Take Home Points
  • Outro

Credits

  • Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, & Cover Art: Sai S Achi MD MBA FACP
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Joel Topf MD, FACP


Disclosures

Dr. Topf reports the following conflicts of interests: Advisor-Travere Therapeutics, Advisor-Otsuka, Advisor-Vera Therapeutics, Advisor-Novartis, Advisor-Vertex Therapeutics

The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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