A potassium blood test measures the potassium level in your blood to check your general health and diagnose conditions.

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A common blood pressure drug called chlorthalidone was linked to more cases of low potassium and kidney problems than a ...

The body needs the mineral potassium to regulate muscle contraction. The heart, being a muscle, may respond to changes in potassium levels by developing an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Atrial ...

While reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a new study suggests that upping your potassium intake can be at least as important. The ...