Serum potassium dynamics during acute heart failure hospitalization

ConclusionsPotassium levels alterations are frequent and show a dynamic behavior during AHF admission. Hyperkalemia on admission is an independent predictor of higher in-hospital mortality. Furthermore, persistent hypokalemia and transient hyperkalemia on admission are independent predictors of 12-month mortality.
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research