Serum Sodium Levels and Patient Outcomes in an Ambulatory Clinic-Based Chronic Kidney Disease Cohort.

CONCLUSION: CKD patients with Na(+) ≤135 mEq/l were at a higher risk for progression to ESRD, whereas both lower and higher Na(+) levels were associated with a higher risk of mortality. While caring for CKD patients, greater attention to serum sodium levels by clinicians is warranted and could potentially help improve patient outcomes. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - April 8, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Han SW, Tilea A, Gillespie BW, Finkelstein FO, Kiser MA, Eisele G, Kotanko P, Levin N, Saran R Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research