What Causes Elevated Potassium Levels?
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, 98 percent of potassium in the body is in the organs and cells, and only a small amount is present in the bloodstream. A normal potassium level is 3.6 millequivalents per liter. A blood potassium level higher than 6.0 mEq/L is potentially dangerous and requires immediate medical attention. High potassium levels result in a condition known as hyperkalemia.
