Hyponatremia Prevalence in CKD Patients Characterized
It develops in 8% of patients overall and 15.1% of patients with stage 5 CKD.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Low Sodium Raises Risk of Fracture
Hyponatremia is a risk factor for osteoporosis and fracture, a new study confirms.
Fatigue, Ascites Up Hyponatremia Risk in Hospitalized CHF Patients
Development of hyponatremia during hospitalization was associated with a significantly higher in-hospital mortality rate.
Hyponatremia Lengthens Cancer Patient Hospital Stay
Among patients whose hospital stay was 1-5 days, none had hyponatremia at admission versus 81.6% and 53.8% of those who had a hospital stay of 6-15 days and longer than 15 days, respectively.
Low Sodium Levels at Hospital Admission Increase Mortality Risk
Hyponatremia at time of hospital admission also increases patients’ length of stay.
Hyponatremia Linked to Hip Fracture Surgery
Post-operative hyponatremia is associated with a significantly longer hospital stay.
Moderate Hyponatremia Increases Death Risk
Even moderate hyponatremia declines are associated with an increased risk of death.
What You Don’t Know About Hyponatremia: Interview with Juan Carlos Ayus, MD
Hyponatremia authority Dr. Juan Carlos Ayus receives calls all the time from fellow nephrologists who have questions.
FDA: Samsca May Cause Liver Damage
Use should be time-restricted or avoided in some patients
Hyponatremia Linked to Thiazide Use
Risk is greatest in patients with a lower body mass index and younger age.
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