Can it be dangerous to the heart?
My blood potassium level is too high, could it be dangerous for my heart? Magda 45 years old
Too high levels of potassium in your blood can actually cause heart rhythm problems. Such a situation may occur with the use of certain medications, excessive potassium intake in tablets or diet, in kidney diseases, diabetes. But you have to remember that blood for the determination of potassium should be collected correctly – without the use of a bandage, clapping of the hand, or clenching of fists before taking blood. These maneuvers may release potassium from the blood cells and lead to an incorrect test.
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