Why is potassium so dangerous for people with chronic kidney disease, and what are the
possible risks of not managing it properly?
People with chronic kidney disease may not remove potassium efficiently, allowing it to
accumulate in the blood and interfere with the heart's electrical activity.
Severe hyperkalemia can cause muscle weakness, dangerous heart rhythms, cardiac
arrest, and potentially death, so potassium levels need appropriate monitoring and
management.
Full story:
https://www.quora.com/Why-is-potassium-so-dangerous-for-people-with-chronic-kidney-
disease-and-what-are-the-possible-risks-of-not-managing-it-properly
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