Evaluation of NT-ProBNP as a marker of the volume status of neurosurgical patients developing hyponatremia and natriuresis: A pilot study

Conclusion: NT Pro-BNP is a quick and convenient assay to differentiate SIADH and CSW. We need a larger sample size to correctly characterize the cut off value. Uric acid cannot be used to distinguish between SIADH and CSW.

Source: Neurology India - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: George Tobin Ari G Chacko Rajaratnam Simon Source Type: research