In adults at high risk for ventricular arrhythmia, treatment to increase potassium to high-normal levels improved a composite outcome

Ann Intern Med. 2026 Jan;179(1):JC7. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-04843-JC. Epub 2026 Jan 6.

Abstract

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MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia* / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Potassium* / blood
  • Risk Factors
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular*

Substances

  • Potassium