/WHAT_IT_IS
Potassium is the primary intracellular electrolyte. Both high and low levels are dangerous — affecting heart rhythm.
/NORMAL_RANGE
Reference: 3.5–5.0 mEq/L.
What does high K mean?
- +Kidney dysfunction, ACE inhibitors, hemolysis (often artifactual from tight tourniquet).
What does low K mean?
- +Diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea, low intake.
/ON_TRT
Not affected by TRT.
/RELATED
/TRACK_THIS
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