About 28% of Heart Failure Patients Have High Potassium
Hyperkalaemia, a condition with high potassium in the blood, affects 28% of heart failure patients, according to a report. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should.
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Context: Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles, including the heart, work properly, so too much can be risky. Heart failure patients often take medicines that affect potassium levels, which is why doctors monitor it closely.
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