PHYSIOLOGY
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Too much or too little potassium that results in heartbeat irregularities
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Rickets
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Arrhythmia
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Hypertension
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Alkalosis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Potassium helps keep your heart beating at the right pace. It does this by helping to control the electrical signals of the myocardium–the middle layer of your heart muscle. When your potassium level is too high, it can lead to an irregular heartbeat.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background. In acute coronary syndrome (ACS), potassium levels <3.5 mEq/L are associated with ventricular arrhythmias.
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