Evaluation of hyponatremia: a little physiology goes a long way

Evaluation of hyponatremia: a little physiology goes a long way

Hyponatremia is common in hospitalized patients. By taking a careful and logical approach, one can promptly recognize the causative factor or factors in nearly all cases. Most cases of hyponatremia are due to impaired renal water excretion, and recognizing the cause and pathophysiologic process make...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2004-08, Vol.71 (8), p.639-650
Hauptverfasser: Freda, Benjamin J, Davidson, Michael B, Hall, Phillip M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Body Water - metabolism
Humans
Hyponatremia - diagnosis
Hyponatremia - etiology
Hyponatremia - physiopathology
Inappropriate ADH Syndrome - diagnosis
Water-Electrolyte Balance - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:Hyponatremia is common in hospitalized patients. By taking a careful and logical approach, one can promptly recognize the causative factor or factors in nearly all cases. Most cases of hyponatremia are due to impaired renal water excretion, and recognizing the cause and pathophysiologic process makes it possible to provide focused individualized care and avoid mistreatment.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.71.8.639