Is E87.6 hypokalemia and heart failure dangerous?

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Hello doctor. I have E87.6 hypokalemia and heart failure. Please ask the doctor if E87.6 hypokalemia and heart failure are dangerous? And what is the treatment for heart failure? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Hoang Thi Lan (1980)
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Hello,
Thank you for trusting and sending the question: “Is it dangerous to have E87.6 hypokalemia and heart failure? "to Vinmec.
To know exactly if you have hypokalemia and to what extent, you need a test to measure the potassium level in your blood.
Heart failure is a chronic disease that progresses if left untreated. However, treatment of heart failure is a long-term strategy: patients need to be accurately diagnosed with heart failure stage, contractile function of the heart (through echocardiography assessment), heart failure classification based on symptoms. of the patient. One of the important contents is to find the cause of heart failure in order to have a suitable treatment for heart failure.
Based on the information you provide, it is difficult for us to give you specific advice on your strategy for accessing, treating and managing heart failure.
If you still have questions about heart failure, you can go to specialized medical facilities or hospitals under Vinmec Health System to be checked by a doctor about your condition and have timely intervention. At Vinmec, we have an intensive heart failure clinic according to American standards, we aim for a comprehensive and effective management of heart failure. Wishing you lots of health. Best regards!

Answered by Doctor Le Duc Hiep - Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Intervention Doctor - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.