Maintaining high blood potassium levels, for instance, by taking supplements, may help lower heart failure risk. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images For people at high risk of ventricular ...

It’s common practice for patients to receive intravenous potassium supplementation after any form of heart surgery if their potassium levels drop below 4.5 mEq/L (Milliequivalents per liter). However, ...

Millions of Britons are deficient in a vital mineral that can slash the risk of heart attacks and stroke - but are completely unaware, according to experts. As well as the long term effects, doctors ...