Upper Marlboro, officially the Town of Upper Marlboro, is the seat of Prince George's County, Maryland in the United States.
According to the American Heart Association, potassium imbalances are the most common electrolyte-associated cardiac arrhythmias. Potassium plays a role in both nerve conduction and the heartâs ability to send an electrical impulse. Low potassium levels can cause relatively stable arrhythmias, while high potassium levels can quickly lead to lethal arrhythmias. Sodium, magnesium and calcium imbalances also place the heart at risk for arrhythmias.
Drug and Electrolyte Effects. Many drugs that are used and many electrolyte abnormalities affect the ECG. The most common drugs are the antiarrhythmic medications. The common drugs that affect the ECG and the common electrolyte abnormalities are covered below. Pharmacologic Agents - Antiarrhythmic Drugs.