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Potassium supplementation in the context of congestive heart failure (CHF) is strongly supported by scientific evidence, particularly as an adjunct to certain standard therapies. CHF patients are frequently prescribed loop or thiazide diuretics, which can cause increased urinary excretion of potassium, leading to hypokalemia. Hypokalemia can precipitate or worsen arrhythmias, which are dangerous in patients with heart failure. Several studies have demonstrated that maintaining potassium within the normal range reduces the risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in CHF patients. Current guidelines from major cardiology societies, such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and European Society of Cardiology (ESC), recommend monitoring and correcting potassium levels in heart failure patients, especially those on diuretics and/or digoxin.

Potassium supplementation is not used to directly treat heart failure itself, but rather to prevent complications of therapy and maintain cardiac stability. The evidence for this use is robust, with clinical trials and observational studies showing that severe hypokalemia (<3.5 mmol/L) is associated with poorer outcomes in heart failure. However, supplementation should be carefully monitored, as hyperkalemia can also be dangerous, particularly in patients taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs. In summary, potassium’s role in CHF management is well-established, but is primarily supportive, aimed at preventing electrolyte disturbances that can exacerbate cardiac dysfunction.

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