Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To assess serum potassium levels in Acute myocardial infarction patients. Materials & methods: 100 confirmed cases of AMI were included in the present study. 100 age and gender-matched healthy subjects were taken as control. Collection of venous blood samples was done in the study group on the day of admission within 12 hours from anticubital vein with all aseptic precautions in plain and vacutainers for the purpose of routine baseline blood investigations. For serum potassium levels, blood was allowed to clot at room temperature for half an hour and then centrifuged at 3000 rpm for five minutes. Results: Mean serum potassium levels among the patients of the study group and control group were 3.94 mEq/L and 4.82 mEq/L respectively. While comparing statistically, significant results were obtained. Out 100 patients of the AMI group, hypokalaemia was seen in 35 percent of the patients. Conclusion: Potassium levels should be monitored regularly in AMI patients.