What does it mean when your potassium is high?

Having too much potassium in your blood can be dangerous. Potassium affects the way your heart’s muscles work. When you have too much potassium, your heart may beat irregularly, which in the worst cases, can cause heart attack. If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911 for emergency help.

What is considered a steep K reading?

A mean K-reading from 50.00D to 55.00D is advanced, and one of greater than 55.00D is severe. An example of a steep fitting Rose K lens.

What is considered dangerously high potassium level?

Your blood potassium level is normally 3.6 to 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Having a blood potassium level higher than 6.0 mmol/L can be dangerous and usually requires immediate treatment.

What foods to avoid if potassium is high?

High-potassium foods to avoid

nuts.
beans and legumes.
potatoes.
bananas.
most dairy products.
avocados.
salty foods.
fast foods.

What are normal K readings?

K readings. The normal maximum keratometry (K) reading (K max) is less than 49.00 D. The normal difference between K max and the steep simulated K (sim K) is less than 1.00 D. The K max should be used in the calculation of photorefractive treatments of hyperopia.

What K readings indicate keratoconus?

Central Keratometry (K Central). This is the average value of corneal power for the rings with diameters of 2, 3 and 4 mm. Values below 47.2 D are considered normal, while values between 47.2 and 48.7 D are considered probable keratoconus. Values above 48.7 D are clinical keratoconus [14, 74].