2006-09-18 13:22:16 · 3 answers · asked by katherine f 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This is the SINGLE most dangerous thing to happen.
It can lead to heart arrest very suddenly.
High potassium is a horrifying subject to physicians & I am surprised that it is even mentioned here.
2006-09-18 13:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
High Potassium levels in the blood is dangerous beacuse it may lead to heart arrest. It gives the heart a hard time to pump blood. This very technical if discussed but it depends on how high. Normally it should be present in minimal amount to balance the bodily functions. Banana is rich in potassium, so the person who have increased potassium should try to avoid this first.
2006-09-18 21:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by justurangel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well depends on the potassium level , a slight increase might just be an artefact.. somtimes caused by a heamolysed blood sample, so a repeat test is always indicated if the person is asymptomatic. donot panic
2006-09-18 20:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by K Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋