The Association between Serum Sodium Level, Incidence and Severity of Complications in Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract: Introduction: Sodium (Na) is one of the essential elements in the body. It is important for the functioning of cells and transport of water and minerals across cell membranes. Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolytic disturbances in Decompensated liver cirrhosis. Several studies have reported that lower serum Na levels were associated with increased complications and mortality leading to incorporation of Na in the MELD - Na score. Aim: To evaluate the association between serum Na level and severity of complications in liver cirrhosis. Methods: A total of 275 patients who presented to our institute with cirrhosis of liver with over a period of 18months were analyzed. At admission, all selected patients were examined and clinical findings noted and laboratory investigations were done. Baseline MELD - Na score was calculated. Based on serum Na value, subjects were divided into three groups: Group - 1 (Na level
Keywords: hyponatremia, serum sodium, MELD - Na, cirrhosis
How to Cite?: Uday Vadicherla, Shubha Immaneni, P. Ratnakar Kini, "The Association between Serum Sodium Level, Incidence and Severity of Complications in Liver Cirrhosis", Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2104-2108, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR23926092135, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR23926092135