Table 4.
Electrolyte abnormalities of kidney transplant recipients with COVID‐19 who died and recovered
| Abnormality | Total (22) | Deaths (6) | Recovered patients (16) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia a | 3 (13.6) | 3 (50) | 0 | .013 |
| Hypokalemia a | 5 (22.7) | 1 (16.7) | 4 (25) | 1 |
| Hyponatremia b | 11 (50) | 5 (83.3) | 6 (37.5) | .149 |
| Hypernatremia b | 1 (4.5) | 1 (16.7) | 0 | .273 |
| Hypomagnesemia c , n = 21 | 13 (59.1) | 3 (50) | 10 (62.5) | .631 |
Unless specified, counts are from the total cohort (N = 22)
Values are numbers (percentages).
a
Potassium levels below 3.5 mEq/L or above 5 mEq/L defined as hypokalemia or hyperkalemia, respectively.
b
Sodium levels below 135 mEq/L or above 145 mEq/L defined as hyponatremia or hypernatremia, respectively.
c
Magnesium levels below 1.8 mg/dL defined as hypomagnesemia.