Background: Acute myocardial infarction is one the manifestations of coronary heart disease, leading to morbidity and mortality. Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are considered to be major determinants of electrophysiological properties of myocardial membrane and their imbalance after an episode of AMI is common. Hence, the present study was planned with the aim to evaluate serum sodium and potassium in patients of AMI. Materials and Methods: The present study included 50 patients of AMI and 50 normal healthy individuals as controls. In all the subjects, sodium and potassium were measured by ion selective electrolyte analyzer. Results: Both sodium and potassium were significantly reduced in patients of AMI as compared to controls (131.48±6.31 meq/L vs. 139.32±3.09 meq/L, p<0.001 and 3.57±0.81 meq/L vs. 4.36±0.45 meq/L, p<0.001, respectively).
Conclusion:In conclusion, electrolytes such as sodium and potassium could be estimated in AMI subjects, which will provide additional information with regard to treatment as well as prognosis.