Targeting high-normal potassium levels reduced the risk of arrhythmias, hospitalization for heart failure or arrhythmia and death compared with no intervention, according to late-breaking research ...

Swedish investigators looked at potassium levels and all-cause mortality in HFrEF patients at 30 days, 12 months, and 5 years. Over all 3 time frames, the sweet spot in terms of lowest hazard risk for ...

Certain varieties of leafy greens, potatoes, and squash offer potassium alongside key nutrients like fiber. Potassium is a mineral that's found in all cells; it helps regulate blood pressure, support ...

The association between serum potassium levels -- even at "normal" concentrations -- and increased risk of short-term, all-cause mortality signal the critical need for more research, closer monitoring ...

This prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) demonstrated that, compared with a reactive strategy of potassium supplementation ...

Credit: Getty Images Low to low-normal serum potassium concentrations were associated with worse survival, investigators also reported. In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) ...

Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte needed for all kinds of bodily functions – not just for running a marathon or lifting weights (although electrolytes can be lost in sweat.) It’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In adult patients on hemodialysis, a low serum potassium level was associated with a 1.4-fold higher risk of ...