Table 2: Comparison of drugs used in Hyperkalemic and Normokalemic groups.
| Hyperkalemic group (N = 97) | Normokalemic group (N = 184) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAAS blocker | 17.0% | 34.8% | 0.002 |
| Thiazides | 13.4% | 21.2% | 0.145 |
| Furosemide | 19.6% | 17.9%s | 0.748 |
| Beta blocker | 33.0% | 39.1% | 0.363 |
| CCB | 50.5% | 44.0%s | 0.316 |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 16.5% | 7.6% | 0.026 |
| Polystyrene sulfonate | 15.5% | 7.1% | 0.035 |
RAAS: Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System; CCB: Calcium Channel Blocker.