Hypokalemia:Lowbloodpotassium.
Potassium is themajorpositive ion (cation) found inside of cells. The chemical notation for potassium is K+.
The proper level of potassium isessentialfor normalcell函数。一个abnormaldecrease (or increase) of potassium can profoundlyaffectthe nervous system and heart, and when extreme, can be fatal.
The normal blood potassium level is 3.5 - 5.0 milliEquivalents/liter(mEq/L), orininternational units, 3.5 - 5.0 millimoles/liter (mmol/L). See also: Potassiumbalance.
