1 Saturated fats can raise cholesterol and increase your likelihood of getting coronary artery disease. 2  It is believed that diets high in monounsaturated fatty acids can help lower bad cholesterol, thereby, lowering the risk of coronary heart disease.
Hyperkalemia is defined as a serum potassium concentration higher than the upper limit of the normal range; the range in infants and children is age-dependent, whereas the range for adults is approximately 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. levels higher than 7 mEq/L can lead to significant hemodynamic and neurologic consequences.
A diet high in potassium. Treatments that contain potassium. The most common cause of mild hyperkalemia is the use of drugs that decrease blood flow to the kidneys or prevent the kidneys from excreting normal amounts of potassium. Kidney failure can cause severe hyperkalemia on its own. Addison disease can also cause hyperkalemia.