Heart Disease & Potassium
Potassium is involved in the normal function of nerve and muscle cells, including the heart. Most potassium in the body – 98% – is found within cells (i.e. intracellular). When extracellular potassium levels become too high a condition known as hyperkalemia develops.
Hyperkalemia is a condition where serum potassium levels are greater than 5.5 mEq/L.
Hyperkalemia & Heart Disease
