What is the optimal serum potassium level in cardiovascular patients?
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What is the optimal serum potassium level in cardiovascular patients?
Humans are prone to sodium overload and potassium depletion. This electrolyte imbalance is important in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death. Avoiding hypokalemia is beneficial in several cardiovascular disease states including acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and hypertension. The evidence highlighting the importance of potassium homeostasis in cardiov...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0735-1097
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.06.021