Why is potassium so dangerous for people with chronic kidney disease, and what are the
possible risks of not managing it properly?

Potassium is dangerous in chronic kidney disease because impaired kidneys cannot clear
excess potassium efficiently, causing it to accumulate in the bloodstream. If it becomes too
high, it can lead to muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythms, and potentially fatal
cardiac arrest.

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disease-and-what-are-the-possible-risks-of-not-managing-it-properly

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