Open AccessEffect of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin on Potassium Homeostasis
Author(s) -
Majdi M. Abdel-Raheem,
Anil Potti,
Sherine Tadros,
Vijay Koka,
David Hanekom,
Genise Fraiman,
Byron D. Danielson
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
pathophysiology of haemostasis and thrombosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1424-8840
pISSN - 1424-8832
DOI - 10.1159/000065208
Subject(s) - hyperkalemia , heparin , low molecular weight heparin , medicine , thrombosis , creatinine , urology , venous thrombosis , renal function , deep vein , gastroenterology , surgery , anesthesia
Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are being preferred to unfractionated heparin (UFH) because of their superior convenience and a comparable or slightly better toxicity profile. Whether LMWH has an inhibitory effect on aldosterone that causes hyperkalemia is yet uncertain.
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