International journal of cardiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Rise of first follow-up sodium in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure is associated with better outcomes.
The prognostic effect of the direction of change in sodium (Na) level from admission to subsequent check in patients with acute heart failure (HF) has not been previously explored. ⋯ Rise of first follow-up Na in patients with HF decompensation and hyponatremia on admission is associated with favorable intermediate-term outcomes.