Article
[The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Oct 2012
Frouget T
Abstract excerpt
The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD; formerly the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone) is the most frequent cause of hyponatremia. A strong association exists between mortality and hyponatremia, which reflects the severity of the underlying disease. In SIAD, hyponatremia is associated with normovolaemia but the assessment of extracellular volume can be difficult. Clinical...
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