(HealthDay News) — Serum chloride levels at admission are associated with mortality among patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), according to a study published in the Journal of the ...
Nurses Improve Care for Chronically Ill Patients Researchers observe an increased risk of a composite outcome of death from any cause and cardiovascular events. SAN DIEGO—Hyponatremia has been linked ...
A 37-year-old black man was admitted to the hospital from a nursing home for mental status changes secondary to a suspected seizure. His medical history included AIDS, progressive multifocal ...
THE intravenous administration of potassium chloride with glucose is a common therapeutic measure in cases of potassium depletion. This study was prompted by the appearance of serious ventricular ...
Too much salt in the diet -- and specifically sodium -- is widely acknowledged as a major risk factor for high blood pressure however, scientists have found that salt's other oft-overlooked ...
Q: Which doctor should I consult for hypochloremia? A: If you experience any of the above symptoms that can lead to low chloride levels, you can consult your primary healthcare provider or in cases of ...
Hyponatremia: An Update on the Management of SIADH Adding furosemide with or without sodium chloride to fluid restriction is not more effective than fluid restriction alone at correcting hyponatremia ...