Impact of hyponatremia on frequency of complications in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Hyponatremia is common in cirrhosis. The relationship between hyponatremia and severity of cirrhosis is evidenced by its close association with the occurrence of complications, the prevalence of hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, refectory ascites, and hepatic hydrothorax. The aim of this study was assess the impact of hyponatremia on the occurrence of both liver-related complications and the hemodynamic cardiovascular dysfunction.
Authors and Affiliations
Ashraf Abd El-Khalik Barakat, Amna Ahmed Metwaly, Fatma Mohammad Nasr, Maged El-Ghannam, Mohamed Darwish El-Talkawy, Hoda Abu Taleb
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