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.
If you have symptoms of hyperkalemia and have reason to think your potassium level might be high, call your doctor immediately. Hyperkalemia is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder. It can cause: 1  Muscle fatigue. 2  Weakness. 3  Paralysis. 4  Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). 5  Nausea.