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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
High potassium level
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Cleveland Clinic - Heart
Cleveland - OH
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High potassium level
by beachjay, Apr 27, 2008 01:04PM
I have cardiomyopathy and LBBB. My EF has just risen to 40%. I have always had fairly high potassium levels 4.8 - 5.2 but a recent blood test showed 5.7. When should I be concerned ? Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Apr 27, 2008 02:36PM
, Apr 27, 2008 02:36PM
It could mean that you are experiencing worsening renal function or more likely the side effect of one of the medications you are taking. Are you on an ace inhibitor, ARB or aldactone? Because these are the medications most likely to be implicated.
You need to speak to your doctor about changing the medications/doses and maybe decrease your daily potassium intake.
You need to speak to your doctor about changing the medications/doses and maybe decrease your daily potassium intake.
