Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Komal Patel

Publications

• Research Article
  Current Trends in Prevalence and Etiologic Factors Responsible for Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Patients
  Author(s): Sandar Win, Komal Patel, Maria V DeVita, Samuel J Wahl and Michael F MichelisSandar Win, Komal Patel, Maria V DeVita, Samuel J Wahl and Michael F Michelis
  
  Purpose: Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder seen in hospitalized patients. The prevalence has been reported to be 5-30% depending on the clinical setting. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and etiologies of hyponatremia in patients now receiving care in our hospital. Methods: We collected data on two separate days one month apart to evaluate the current prevalence and etiology of hyponatremia in patients in our hospital. We defined hyponatremia as a serum sodium level less than 135 mEq/L. We also divided hyponatremia patients into 2 groups depending on age to evaluate possible differences in etiology. Results: We found that 41 out of 879 patients (4.7%) were hyponatremic. Eighty-five percent of patient’s exhibited a serum sodium of 130-134 mEq/L. the majority of cases of hyponatremia were associated with medication use (34.1%). Other assoc.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000279

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