Hyponatremia as a life threatening condition. Basic directions for treatment

Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 24-30.

B. Grigorova1, M. Tsekov2, A. Shaban1

1 Clinic of Cardiology,
2 Vascular Surgery Clinic, MMA – Sofia

Abstract. Dyselectrolytemias are potentially life-threatening conditions. Determination of the mechanisms that cause them is a key point for their therapy. Hyponatremia is one of the most dangerous dyselectrolytemias. The early recognition of the symptoms of hyponatremia is a base for initiation of immediate treatment and avoidance of the fatal end. The therapeutic measures for hyponatremia have special characteristics. Their correct following up is essential for saving the patient’s life.

Key words: dyselectrolytemias, hyponatremia

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