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Investigations in endocrinology
Investigating disorders of hyponatraemia
Abstract
The investigations in endocrinology section uses case scenarios to educate doctors on the best approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with different endocrine problems. The appropriate selection of tests and correct interpretation of test results are discussed.
Key Points
Hyponatraemia can be hypovolaemic, euvolaemic or hypervolaemic and treatment differs for each. Three case vignettes are discussed to help with the investigation and management of this disorder.
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