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How Much Potassium Should Be Given To A Person With Congental Heart Failure?
Hi Dr. My husband was released from the hospital, with congental heart failure. he was put on Lasics and told to take potassium, we have searched all of the pares and cannot find what type of potassium or the dosage, he weighs 115 and is 5 ft 5 Thanks for any help
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It would be best for his doctors to determine and tell you how much potassium he needs to use.
Potassium levels can affect the heart so they would need to determine, based on his blood levels whether he needs to use foods with potassium or needs supplements.
The foods which contain potassium are : banana, leafy green vegetables, potatoes, avocado, squash, beans.
I hope this helps
It would be best for his doctors to determine and tell you how much potassium he needs to use.
Potassium levels can affect the heart so they would need to determine, based on his blood levels whether he needs to use foods with potassium or needs supplements.
The foods which contain potassium are : banana, leafy green vegetables, potatoes, avocado, squash, beans.
I hope this helps
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