Potassium channel blockers are a type of medication used to treat conditions like cardiac arrhythmias. They block the movement of potassium channels in the body, disrupting the body’s electrical ...

A new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further risks of atrial fibrillation or other dysrhythmias.

Recent research has revealed that potassium supplementation can significantly benefit patients recovering from cardiac surgery, particularly in reducing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). This ...

Maintaining high blood potassium levels, for instance, by taking supplements, may help lower heart failure risk. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images For people at high risk of ventricular ...

Potassium chloride is a supplement that can treat low potassium levels or hypokalemia. Possible benefits of potassium chloride include reducing high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease, ...

A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally depending on whether a patient suffers from cirrhosis or acute/chronic ...

It's common practice for patients to receive intravenous potassium supplementation after any form of heart surgery if their potassium levels drop below 4.5 mEq/L (Milliequivalents per liter). However, ...