RT Journal
A1 Randall RV
T1 Potassium therapy: A seminar.
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1969
FD January 1
VO 123
IS 1
SP 108
OP 109
DO 10.1001/archinte.1969.00300110110034
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1969.00300110110034
AB This brief book contains the proceedings of a seminar on potassium metabolism and therapy. It is divided into six chapters entitled "Intake," "Measurement," "Potassium Homeostasis," "Signs and Symptoms," "Therapy," and "The Problem of Digitalis Intoxication." As is often true when a group of knowledgeable persons discuss a subject of mutual interest, there was no unanimity of opinion about many aspects of potassium metabolism. Indeed, some of the basic tenets of potassium therapy were questioned.Some interesting aspects of this seminar follow. While the usual palatable foods contain potassium, it is difficult to increase significantly the oral intake of potassium by supplementing the usual dietary intake. Foods rich in potassium such as molasses, dried apricots, parsley, soy beans, and ketchup can only be consumed in moderation, particularly by ill persons. Hence, to achieve a high intake one must give supplemental potassium salts. In discussing the use of potassium during therapy with