Targeted decrease of portal hepatic pressure gradient improves ascites control after TIPS
The river diagram demonstrates that after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt insertion (TIPS) the majority of patients without ascites and 50% of the patients with ascites detectable at ultrasound, show the best response in the long term follow‐up.
Alexander Queck +14 more
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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 setting or develop during hospitalization as a result of treatment or multiple comorbidities.
L M, Sakhrani, S G, Massry
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A Novel SCNN1B Mutation in a Neonate With Systemic Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1: Case Report. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Early recognition of PHA1B in neonates with persistent hyperkalemia and hyponatremia is important for timely intervention. Genetic testing confirms the diagnosis, guiding long‐term management. This case highlights a novel SCNN1B mutation, expanding the genetic spectrum and emphasizing the need for lifelong monitoring to prevent life ...
Bahadoran E, Saffari F, Moghbelinejad S.
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Do the etiology of hyponatremia and serum sodium levels affect the length of hospital stay in geriatric patients with hyponatremia? [PDF]
Background: Hyponatremia can lead to a prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality rates in geriatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hyponatremia etiology and serum sodium (Na) levels on hospitalisation time in ...
Baser Salih +2 more
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Hyponatremia and the risk of kidney stones: A matched case-control study in a large U.S. health system. [PDF]
Kidney stones impose a large and increasing public health burden. Previous studies showed that hyponatremia is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, which are also known to be associated with kidney stones.
Naoto Tominaga +4 more
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Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone in a Dog With Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Etiology. [PDF]
This report describes a case of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in a Maltese with meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology (MUE). The dog was treated with water restriction and tolvaptan, a vasopressin receptor antagonist, which resulted in an improvement in hyponatremia.
Lee Y +5 more
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Clinical Significance and Management of Hyponatremia in Liver Cirrhosis
The overall prevalence of hyponatremia in cirrhotics is around 50%. Hypovolemic hyponatremia is a result of excessive fluid loss caused mostly by diuretic treatment or diarrhea.
Martin Janičko +6 more
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Chronic hyponatremia in a patient with renal salt wasting and without cerebral disease: relationship between RSW, risk of fractures and cognitive impairment [PDF]
Renal salt wasting syndrome (RSW) is defined as a renal loss of sodium leading to hyponatremia and a decrease in extracellular fluid volume (ECV). Differentiation of this disorder from the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH),
Della Corte V. +3 more
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Neurosurgical Hyponatremia [PDF]
Hyponatremia is a frequent electrolyte imbalance in hospital inpatients. Acute onset hyponatremia is particularly common in patients who have undergone any type of brain insult, including traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage and brain tumors, and is a frequent complication of intracranial procedures.
Hannon, Mark, Thompson, Christopher
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Association of antihypertensive monotherapy with serum sodium and potassium levels in Chinese patients [PDF]
<b>Background</b> International guidelines on management of hypertension recommend any major classes of antihypertensive drugs. However, the low prescribing rate of thiazides has been attributed to concerns about electrolyte disturbances and ...
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