Impact of hyponatremia on mortality and morbidity in patients with COPD exacerbations

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder in hospitalized patients, being associated with increased morbidity and mortality in different clinical conditions. However, the prevalence and impact of this electrolytic disorder in patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of COPD still remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to clarify these points. A total of 424 patients hospitalized due to a COPD exacerbation were consecutively included, showing a frequency of hyponatremia of 15.8% (hyposmolar in most cases).

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - June 28, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Roberto Chalela, José Gregorio González-García, Juan José Chillarón, Leticia Valera-Hernández, Carlos Montoya-Rangel, Diana Badenes, Sergi Mojal, Joaquim Gea Source Type: research