Electrolyte Imbalance in the Blood
Electrolytes play a critical role in regulating heart rate. Potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium are important electrolytes that help control the contraction of the heart muscles. They help trigger and coordinate the electrical impulses in the heart [9]. When the levels of these electrolytes fluctuate significantly, you may experience mild to serious changes in heart function.
Hyperkalemia is the word for an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood. If you have this condition, you may experience heart arrhythmia [10]. This condition can usually be resolved quickly with medical care. If it is left untreated for a long time, your arrhythmia may degenerate into more serious heart problems.