A 68-year-old man with a history of systolic heart failure (ejection fraction 32%) presents to the clinic with a 3-day history of progressive fatigue, mild confusion, and headache. He is currently on furosemide 40 mg daily, lisinopril, and spironolactone 25 mg daily. Vital signs are BP 128/78 mmHg, HR 92/min, RR 16/min, and temperature 37.1°C. On examination, he has normal skin turgor, no peripheral edema, and no orthostasis. Laboratory results are notable for: serum sodium 126 mEq/L, serum osmolality 265 mOsm/kg, urine osmolality 620 mOsm/kg, urine sodium 85 mEq/L, and fractional excretion of sodium 2.1%. Serum creatinine is 1.0 mg/dL (baseline 0.9 mg/dL). Which of the following is the most likely mechanism responsible for this patient's hyponatremia?
- A)Hypovolemic hyponatremia secondary to excessive loop diuretic use
- B)Hypervolemic hyponatremia from advanced renal failure and fluid retention
- C)Euvolemic hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretionGABARITO
- D)Pseudohyponatremia from severe hypertriglyceridemia
- E)Acute nephrotic syndrome with secondary hyperaldosteronism and sodium retention
Explicação
This patient has euvolemic hyponatremia (normal BP, no edema, normal skin turgor) with low serum osmolality (265 mOsm/kg) and elevated urine osmolality (620 mOsm/kg), classic for SIADH. His euvolemic status rules out hypovolemic and hypervolemic causes. Heart ... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →