Association of Serum Potassium with Arrhythmias and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Hoppe, L.; Muhlack, D.; Carr, P.; Koenig, W.; Brenner, H.; Schöttker, B. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2017 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Aim: To provide the first systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies on the association of abnormal serum potassium (K+) and cardiovascular (CV) outcomes. Methods: Studies were searched for in Medline and Web of Science. Inclusion of a study required an observational design, serum K+ measurements, and investigation of arrhythmias or cardiovascular mortality (CVM). Data synthesis was performed using random effects model meta-analyses. Results: Among 41 included studies, 19 were pooled in meta-analyses (risk ratio [95% confidence interval]). In the older general population, low serum K+ was assoc…