10 Symptoms of Too Much Potassium
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Slow Heartbeat
The rate at which our heart beats will fluctuate. When we are exercising, for example, it will speed up to help compensate for the increased demand in oxygen. When we are at rest, there is less need for oxygen, so our heart will beat at a slower rate. This is very normal, but it should not slow down too much.
Patients with too much potassium in their body can find that their heart slows down to unsafe levels. If the heart is beating too slowly, then it is unlikely the body will be getting the nutrition and oxygen that it needs.
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