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What is considered high levels of potassium to cause heart attack?
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∙ 12y ago
Anything above 5mg%
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What are the side effects associated with using burdoch root?
Large doses may cause potassium levels in the body to drop too low. Possibility of allergic reactions.
What makes you have a heart attack?
Becase you don't exersise that much and you eat 2 much fat that's why
Can low potassium cause gout?
Eating acidic foods usually cause the gout. Eating foods that are high in purine causes gout. Diuretics like coffee can also cause gout. When you drink a lot of coffee, you go to the bathroom a lot. Going to the bathroom a lot causes the loss of potasium. Being low in potassium could be a part of gout, but it is these other foods that cause the loss of potassium. Bananas, white potatoes and strawberries are very high in potassium. So eat those. Cherry's, sweet or sour are also very good at curing gout.
Can adrenaline cause a heart attack?
I was on respirator for 24 hrs they told me it was cause adrealin they had given
What damage does a heart attack cause?
A heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI) can cause damage by brain damage, can lead to stokes, and also have the risk of having a seconf MI.
Does too much potassium cause heart attack?
Yes. To much intake can be harmfull but elevated potassium levels in the body can cause irregular heart beats, cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia and even heart attack. It depends on the kidney function as well. Excess boday potassium in the body is passed out through urine. But kidney failure or a underfunctioning kidney can cause excess potassium to bould up and cause heart attack. Elevated potassium levels is called Hyperkalemia and low potassium levels are called Hyporkalemia. Both are dangerous.
Does potassium cause leg cramps?
Potassium is a key electrolyte in muscle contraction. So if your potassium levels or low or high it can cause cramps. Sara, RN
Can low potassium levels cause blood to thicken?
Yes
Does spirinolactone causes hypokalaemia?
No, it has the potential to cause HYPERkalemia, or high plasma potassium levels. There are other diuretics that cause low potassium, or hypokalemia, but spironolactone is not one of them.
What is cause of elevated potassium and calcium levels in blood test?
Cell damage
Can alcoholism cause low potassium levels?
Yes. 1) alcoholics tend to be malnourished in the first place, and 2) alcohol acts as a diuretic in the body "flushing" out excess levels of potassium.
What can you eat to lower your potassium?
Thank you for the correction. See link and article information below. ------ Correction: I'm not sure, metabolically you have correctly answered this. I'm not a doctor or anything even remotely close but what I can tell you is that sodium and potassium do cause reactions but not as stated above. Low sodium levels cause High potassium and High sodium Levels cause Low potassium. If a person has be diagnosed with HIGH potassium then greater than 5.0 mg then they should go to their doctor. There are many things that can contribute to high potassium so I would verify this first. here are some articles to back my information: http://charles_w.tripod.com/blood.html http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/potassium-k-in-blood?page=2
Is potassium related to retinal edema?
Yes, it is if it is elevated. Using drugs that inhibit the sodium-potassium ATPase pump and altering potassium levels can cause retinal edema and eventual loss of vision.
Does potassium increase blood flow?
YES! in fact, if it is not monitored, it can raise blood potassium to dangeriously high levels that can cause the heart's normal rythm to be disrupted.
What high blood pressure medications cause a rise in creatinine levels?
Angitensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can increase creatinine levels by causing an increase in serum potassium.
What would cause potassium to drop?
Sometimes taking diuretics (fluid pills) can cause a reduction in potassium levels. If you are taking diuretics, ask your doctor about foods that can replace the potassium, such as bananas or oranges. If not on a diuretic, you need to talk to your doctor and have him/her do some blood work to see what else may be going on. This can become serious if not treated.
What is more than normal blood potassium level called?
hyperkalemia is high blood potassium; diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, and trauma or tissue burns can cause elevated potassium levels or even certain medications such as ACE inhibitors and some types of diuretics.
