The test measures the concentration of potassium in the blood to assess overall potassium status.

No, fasting is not typically required for this test.

Causes include inadequate dietary intake, excessive losses (e.g., through vomiting or diarrhea), or certain medications.

Yes, high levels can be life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention and treatment.

A blood sample is taken from a vein, usually in the arm, and analyzed in a laboratory.

Follow specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider. Use a sterile container and collect a fresh sample.

The test can identify most bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections causing gastrointestinal symptoms.

Blood in the stool may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, which requires further evaluation to determine the cause.

Results are typically available within 2 to 3 days after sample submission.

Your healthcare provider may recommend specific dietary modifications or restrictions before sample collection.

Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that helps improve blood flow to the heart and relieve symptoms of angina and heart failure.

EECP therapy uses inflatable cuffs wrapped around the legs to compress and decompress the blood vessels, promoting increased blood flow to the heart during the relaxation phase of the heartbeat.

Patients with chronic stable angina, heart failure, or those who are not suitable candidates for invasive procedures like angioplasty or bypass surgery may benefit from EECP therapy.

EECP therapy can help reduce angina symptoms, improve exercise tolerance, enhance the quality of life, and decrease the need for medication in some patients.

Each EECP session typically lasts about one hour and is usually conducted five days a week for a total of seven weeks.