Potassium chloride and heart failure

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Avatar n tn I reviewed all of my blood results and all of my bloods work has been bad since 2013. The kidney failure and results have me questioning more and wanting answers. They just want to monitor to see if they get better. WBC 3.7 RBC 3.45 Total Hemoglobin 10.4 Hematocrit 31.4 Red Cell Distribution Width 17.5 BUNN 55 Creatinine 3.06 GFR 20 Chloride 108 Potassium 6.03 CO2 16 Calcium 8.3 Total Protein 5.9 Albumin 3.2 Alkaline Phosphatase 120 Albumin Electrophoresis 2.
Avatar f tn Potassium is a chemical element and it is part of the electrolyte that should be in balance with other lytes to adequately conduct an electrical impulse that originates with the sinus node in the right atrium. The mechanism of action is not completely understood, but what is when a voltage (unit of potential for conduction) and electrolyte there will conduction and passage of electrical impluses.
Avatar f tn Hi! Thanks for responding. I am using the OV watch and was just wondering if there is a "loop hole" in this technology. Meaning to say that just because the watch is reading the chloride activity and indicating so on the watch, could I assume I was ovulating as well. Guess I'm just tired of disappointment. This is the first month I have used the watch and it has indicated Fertile Day one-four and OV Day 1 and so on. We've been going at it!
Avatar n tn she also got blood work done for signs of fatigue (showed up months before this incident) and her chloride and potassium levels were well above healthy. could this contribute to her period being late? please let me know, thanks.
1118724 tn?1357010591 But elevated as well as too low potassium can be bad for the heart and cause arrhythmia. Potassium chloride should not be taken with some blood pressure medications such as losartan, lisinopril, and some others. Are you on any medication? If yes, write them here and I will try to check for you if they are OK to take with potassium chloride.
617141 tn?1225706428 Transfer was postponed till I get better. Doctor gave me Lasix 40 mg to be taken once and Neo-K (potassium chloride) 500 mg twice daily for 5 days for now. My concern is that I ate two potatoes, one banana, a cup of yogurt, and tomato, all potassium sources today.
Avatar n tn Ok...I was confused as I was not aware this could happen like this, I thought they were in tandem....huh....well If I find ne info I will let u know. Didn't ur Dr advise u how to do this?
Avatar n tn what is the difference between Potassium Chloride, Potassium Nitrate and Potassium Citrate?
Avatar m tn My wife and I have a low potassium diet and need to supplement with 1.5g to 2.5g per day depending on how active we are and how much milk we drink for added protein. We are getting a lot of contradictory info about potassium supplementation products. We have been told by a PA and MD that that we are wasting our time taking OTC potassium gluconate because it is not being absorbed. Online comments often repeat the same message.
Avatar m tn m wondering if you can or can not use something like Lo Salt that has potassium chloride in it along with beta blockers, and if so how much is recommended. I'm looking to substitute lo salt for some other high in potassium foods in order to cut down on my sugar content.
Avatar f tn Swelling/edema is a symptom of hypothyroidism, but there are many other things that can cause it, as well, including congestive heart failure and others. In my case, those have all been ruled out, but ADH has never been tested that I know of, which is a real surprise, considering the amount of fluid I retain. However, considering that my sodium levels are so high, ADH is not likely to be an issue. Ironically, the less water I drink, the more I swell, also..
Avatar f tn I know how irritating the extra/missing beats can be! and unfortunately by worrying about it, you feed your heart adrenalin and that makes it 10 times worse! Avoid coffee and caffeine and add a banana per day, to your diet! banana's are high in potassium and it is good for your heart.
Avatar n tn Mild hypokalemia could be treated with oral potassium chloride supplements and nutritional supplements like bananas, oranges, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables etc. The tachycardia at night is most likely due to anxiety and stress of an upcoming cardiologist appointment. Hope this helps. Take care.
Avatar f tn He is 78 years old and had a heart attack and valve replacement two years ago. He is slightly overweight, and is a diabetic (under control with meds) and high blood pressure also controlled by meds. He monitors his blood sugar and blood pressure and stats are ok. For the breathing changes to occur so regularly when he is sleeping, I cannot think what could be the cause. During the day he sometimes breaths heavily, like when his kids popped in to visit.
Avatar m tn m wondering if you can or can not use something like Lo Salt that has potassium chloride in it along with beta blockers, and if so how much is recommended. I'm looking to substitute lo salt for some other high in potassium foods in order to cut down on my sugar content.
Avatar m tn Gitelman’s syndrome is a rare inherited defect in the renal tubule of the kidneys. This defect causes the kidney to waste magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride in the urine, instead of reabsorbing it back into the bloodstream. Urine calcium levels are lower than normal, despite normal serum values. This syndrome does not cause kidney failure nor does it cause the kidneys to function abnormally. The kidneys are normal.
7569019 tn?1460135460 now down to 10) 4 days of major charlie horses Dr said stop taking Gemfibrozil.. and to help with the swelling I was put on lasix furosemide 20 mg and pot chloride 20 meg.. I am drinking more water but not peeing anymore than normal..dizzy tho.and sometimes short of breath, especially when walking or talking..how much water should I be drinking, an the muscle cramps and weakness of my legs will they get better? This kills me.. the pain last for hours after a cramp.
Avatar n tn IV diuretics worked and edema gone. Then potassium dropped to 2.4 and she was in for IV potassium. 2 weeks later her skipped beats are back and she says they hurt they come so fast and the edema is coming back and hard to breathe again. She is also complaining of a chest pressure (she has it with exertion) but now without exertion and she takes nitro regularly. Could there be an underlying blockage in an artery that is making this edema come/go?
Avatar m tn There is a blood test called BNP that I think they use as a cost-effective screening measure.
1618806 tn?1304734477 Salad binge?! I eat salads every day. LOL! But I'm highly concerned about the advice your dishing out about Ms. Dash. Ms. Dash IS NOT a salt substitute it is merely a salt replacement. There's a WORLD of difference between Ms. Dash and Morton Salt Substitute (for example) which is loaded with Potassium Chloride. If you take the time to read the ingredients on ANY Ms. Dash flavors, you'll find nothing but herbs and spices, there's absolutely NO potassium chloride in it.
Avatar n tn Water, sugar (sucrose), corn syrup, maltodextrin (corn), calcium caseinate, high-oleic safflower oil, canola oil, soy protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, corn oil, calcium phosphate tribasic, potassium citrate, magnesium phosphate dibasic, natural and artificial flavor, soy lecithin, sodium citrate, magnesium chloride, salt (sodium chloride), carrageenan, choline chloride, potassium chloride, ascorbic acid, ferrous sulfate, alpha-tocopheryl acetate, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, calcium pant
Avatar n tn Right side heart failure shows symptoms of ankles and legs swelling. Left side heart failure shows symptoms of water in lungs and around heart. Left side heart failure is more serious than right side. With left side heart failure, usually there is a cough that can produce clear mucus. Sometimes the Lasix prescription is not enough and the person needs to be hospitalized for IV Lasix to get all the water off.