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KUTRRH
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Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Njogu MAINA
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Hyponatremia
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Description
Hyponatremia is defined as serum [Na+] of less than 135 mmol/L Commonest electrolyte imbalance 5% of adults. 20% of people older than 65years 35% of patients who are hospitalized 30% of patients with heart failure 50% of patients with cancer or cirrhosis
Objectives
Water homeostasis depends on receptors residing along the anterior wall of the brain’s third ventricle that respond
Serum tonicity
Angiotensin II
These regulate:
Water intake (thirst)
Water excretion (release of vasopressin).