Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: To assess the alteration in serum sodium and potassium levels among AMI patients. Materials & methods: 100 patients with confirmed diagnosis of AMI were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients was obtained. A Performa was made and ECHO and ECG findings were recorded. Blood samples on admission were obtained and were sent to laboratory where auto-analyzer was used for evaluation of serum sodium and potassium levels. All the results were recorded and analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Mean serum potassium levels was 4.13 mEq/L while mean serum sodium levels was 140.25 mEq/L respectively. Hypokalemia and hyponatremia were seen in 18 percent and 15 percent of the patients respectively. Normokalaemia and normonatremia was seen in 71 percent 84 percent of the patients respectively. Conclusion: Serum sodium and serum potassium levels were significantly altered in AMI patients.