UPDATE ON MANAGEMENT OF HYPOKALEMIA AND GOALS FOR THE LOWER POTASSIUM LEVEL IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Aalborg University Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, University of the Saarland, Bern University Hospital, Desenzano Del Garda Hospital, University of Copenhagen

The review focuses on the implications of potassium levels in patients with various cardiovascular conditions, particularly chronic heart failure. It discusses the relationship between potassium concentrations and patient prognosis, highlighting optimal potassium values and the risks associated with hypokalaemia. The document synthesizes findings from multiple studies to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinicians managing these patients.