HEALTH RISKS OF HIGH POTASSIUM
If the potassium level in your blood gets too high, you could be at risk for serious health issues. These may include an irregular heartbeat, heart attack, temporary paralysis, or even death.
CHEST PAINS OR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
May feel like your heart is skipping beats
OTHER HEART PROBLEMS
Including the risk of a heart attack
TEMPORARY PARALYSIS
Could result in hospitalization
DEATH
Possible due to heart attack or your heart stopping
Health issues from high potassium can happen more than once—and it’s hard to know when they might happen.
Talk to your doctor to find out if you’re at risk for health issues from high potassium.