Sep 8, 2025 · The diagnostic approach to the patient with hyponatremia will be reviewed here. Many patients with hyponatremia have a single cause, but multiple factors sometimes contribute to the fall …

In general, hyponatremia is treated with fluid restriction (in the setting of euvolemia), isotonic saline (in hypovolemia), and diuresis (in hypervolemia). A combination of these therapies may be...

Jul 4, 2024 · The best approach to chronic, asymptomatic hyponatremia is often to provide no specific therapy for the hyponatremia. Instead, the primary focus of therapy should remain the heart failure.

This review summarizes current evidence regarding the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of hyponatremia.

Jan 9, 2025 · Start prompt diagnostic assessment. Provide cause-specific treatment. Monitor clinical picture and serum sodium concentration closely. Avoid an increase in serum sodium concentration …

The Sodium Correction Rate for Hyponatremia Calculates recommended fluid type, rate and volume to correct hyponatremia slowly (or more rapidly if seizing).

Oct 8, 2025 · Further investigation can determine the underlying cause (s) of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis. This review provides a diagnostic algorithm for hyponatremia, with a focus …

Water balance is regulated by antidiuretic hormone, renal medullary concentrating ability and thirst. Hyponatraemia usually results from retention of water secondary to impairment of free water excretion.

Laboratory artefact caused by the presence of severe hyperlipidaemia or hyperproteinaemia. True sodium levels are not low, the result is due to interference with analysis of the test. Society for …

Feb 25, 2025 · This topic provides an overview of the treatment of adults with hyponatremia, including the pretreatment evaluation, selection of initial and subsequent therapy, goals of therapy, and …