Hyponatremia, a serious threat: 1) The asymptomatic patient: Mild hyponatremia, even when characterized as asymptomatic, can be dangerous and lead to poor clinical outcomes, including mortality. 2) Reasseing fluid restriction: Fluid restriction in hyponatremia is a standard strategy, but compliance can be a challenge, and fluid restriction can increase hospital length of stay, and expose patients to additional stressors. 3) Heart failure may mask another danger: The signs and symptoms of heart failure can mimic hyponatremia, and the risk of hyponatremia in these patients may go unrecognized. 4) The Cirrhotic patient awaiting transplant: Like MELD scores, hyponatremia is an important predictor of increased mortality in cirrhotic patients awaiting liver transplant. 5) The hidden costs of hyponatremia: Complications associated with unaddressed hyponatremia may create avoidable healthcare cost and utilization burden for hospitals. Anyone interested on detailed information can visit: HNUpdates JACC July 15, 2014, Volume 64, Number 2
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 07:46:47 +0000
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