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Revealing the Unseen: Overlooked Causes of Pseudohyponatremia
One of the challenging cases in nephrology is managing a patient with severe hyponatremia, where each decision seems precarious. Overcorrecting sodium levels increases the risk of osmotic demyelination, while undercorrection leaves patients susceptible to complications. Nephrologists thread the needle carefully, focusing on avoiding overcorrection, typically aiming for a 24-hour correction rate below 6 to 8 mEq/L, or even lower at 4-6 mEq/L in patients with alcoholism, liver
Viresh Mohanlal, MD
Apr 105 min read
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