This study aims to evaluate whether hyperkalemia, a potentially life-threatening condition in dialysis patients, can be detected early using a wearable single-lead ECG device. Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis will wear a chest-attached ECG sensor (HiCardi) during dialysis sessions. ECG data will be collected four times over six weeks, in coordination with routine blood tests measuring serum potassium levels. The goal is to analyze changes in ECG waveforms, such as T waves, and determine if these correlate with elevated potassium levels. The study is non-interventional and observational, focusing on real-time, non-invasive monitoring. It is expected to improve clinical decision-making by enabling early detection of hyperkalemia without additional blood tests.
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Correlation between EKG characteristics and serum potassium level
Timeframe: Week 0, Week 2, Week 4, Week 6