A Hospital Based Prospective Study to Evaluate the Role of Hypokalemia in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Authors

  • Vivek Bharadwaj Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Government Medical College and Associate Group of RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Harish Sharma Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Government Medical College and Associate Group of RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Keywords:

Potassium, Hypokalemia.

Abstract

Background: Acute myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death in the developed world. Hence; the present study was conducted for assessing the role of hypokalemia in acute myocardial infarction. Materials & Methods: A total of 100 patients with presence of AMI were enrolled. Complete demographic details of all the patients were obtained. Blood samples were obtained, and serum potassium levels were assessed using autoanalyzer. Normal serum potassium was defined as 3.5 - 5.5 meq/L. Serum potassium values less than 3.5 were categorized as hypokalemia, and values more than 5.5 were categorized as hyperkalemia. All the results were analysed by using SPSS software. Results: Mean potassium levels among AMI patients was 3.9 meq/L. Overall, Hypokalemia was present in 37 percent of the patients. Significant correlation was obtained while correlating arrhythmias and Hypokalemia. Conclusion: Hypokalemia is associated with poorer profile in AMI patients.

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Published

2021-08-30

How to Cite

Vivek Bharadwaj, & Harish Sharma. (2021). A Hospital Based Prospective Study to Evaluate the Role of Hypokalemia in Acute Myocardial Infarction. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(15), 34–35. Retrieved from https://www.ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/2388