Table 41.
Characteristics of patients with hyponatremia.
| mild | Moderate | Severe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of episodes | 71 | 101 | 20 |
| Serum [Na] | 133 ± 1∗ | 128 ± 3 | 119 ± 1 |
| Serum creatinine | 105 ± 75 | 116 ± 67 | 145 ± 79# |
| C-P score | 9.4 ± 1.8 | 10.0 ± 1.7 | 10.0 ± 1.9 |
| MELD score | 17 ± 7∗ | 20 ± 8 | 21 ± 11 |
| Episodes on diuretics | 52/71 | 75/101 | 14/20 |
| Furosemide dose | 39 ± 23 mg | 51 ± 30 mg | 55 + 23 mg |
| Spironolactone dose | 89 ± 54 mg | 112 ± 70 mg | 110 ± 38 mg |
| Episodes on beta-blockers | 34/71 | 30/101 | 1/20# |
| Survival at 1 year | 58% | 60% | 49% |
∗ p < 0.05 compared to moderate/severe groups, # p < 0.05 compared to mild/moderate groups.