Upper Marlboro, officially the Town of Upper Marlboro, is the seat of Prince George's County, Maryland in the United States.
According to the American Heart Association, potassium imbalances are the most common electrolyte-associated cardiac arrhythmias. Potassium plays a role in both nerve conduction and the heartâs ability to send an electrical impulse. Low potassium levels can cause relatively stable arrhythmias, while high potassium levels can quickly lead to lethal arrhythmias. Sodium, magnesium and calcium imbalances also place the heart at risk for arrhythmias.
Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly requested biochemistry test. Low sodium levels can cause oedema, which may lead to heart failure. High potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrest and, since treatment is short term, their cause must be established.