“The Danger of Potassium Deficiency on Heart Health: Expert Advice”

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Sunday, April 30, 2023

Books – Saber Najah:

There is an important mineral that if its levels decrease in the body, the health of the heart and blood vessels will be damaged, according to Dr. Hatem Ghazi, a critical care consultant.

Ghazi said that the mineral he is referring to is potassium, stressing that its deficiency from the normal rate in the body poses a great danger to the health of the heart and blood vessels.

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He warned against complacency with potassium deficiency in the blood, because it leads to high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, and then life-threatening diseases, including:

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Sinus bradycardia.

Ventricular tachycardia.

Ventricular fibrillation.

In a study published on the official website of the US National Institutes of Health NIH, researchers found that a lack of potassium in the blood increases the risk of stroke.

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The critical cases consultant pointed to the ease of diagnosing these diseases in patients with potassium deficiency, by conducting an electrocardiogram.

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Ghazi explained that the recommended daily dose of potassium ranges between 2 and 4 milligrams, unless the person has low blood pressure or a kidney problem.

At the end of his speech, he recommended following the following instructions to treat hypokalemia:

Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, vegetables, nuts, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and meat.

See your doctor if hypokalemia is caused by taking certain medications, such as diuretics, to determine safe alternatives.

Take potassium supplements in light of the dosage prescribed by the doctor.

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