- Increased plasma potassium levels lower adverse outcomes in ICD patients.
- Primary composite outcome showed 23% in intervention vs 29% in standard care.
- Follow-up period was approximately 40 months.
- Safety monitoring reported no treatment-related deaths.
- The study included 1,200 patients.
- Mean potassium levels rose from 4.0 mmol/L to 4.4 mmol/L in the intervention group.
- Limitations included a Denmark-only population and potential biases.
High-Normal Potassium May Lower ICD Events, Study
Conexiant
September 4, 2025