HYPONATREMIA (SERUM SODIUM LEVEL LESS THAN 134 MMOL/L) is a common
electrolyte disturbance. Its high prevalence and potential neurologic sequelae make a …

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder in hospitalized patients associated
with increased morbidity and mortality. On the other hand, inappropriate treatment of …

HYPONATREMIA IS COMMON IN BOTH INPATIENTS and outpatients. Medications are
often the cause of acute or chronic hyponatremia. Measuring the serum osmolality, urine …

■ ABSTRACT 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 …

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality. Its diagnostic and therapeutic
approaches are in a state of flux. It is evident that hyponatremic patients are symptomatic …

Hyponatremia is an important electrolyte abnormality with the potential for significant
morbidity and mortality. Common causes include medications and the syndrome of …

Total body water and tonicity is tightly regulated by renal action of antidiuretic hormone
(ADH), renin-angiotensinaldosterone system, norepinephrine and by the thirst mechanism …

Hyponatremia is the most frequently occurring electrolyte abnormality and can lead to life-
threatening complications. This disorder may be present on admission to the intensive care …

Hyponatremia has complex pathophysiology, is frequent and has potentially severe clinical
manifestations, and its treatment is associated with high risks. Hyponatremia can be …

Background: Hyponatremia is a common fluid-electrolyte disturbance, particularly in patients
with neurologic disorders, in part because of the major role the central nervous system …