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The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
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The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion (SIADH) is defined by the hyponatremia and hypo-osmolality resulting from inappropriate, continued secretion or action of the hormone despite normal or increased plasma volume, which results in impaired water excretion.
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This video explains the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or SIADH. It defines the syndrome by the low sodium and low osmolality resulting from inappropriate, continued secretion or action of ADH despite normal or increased plasma volume, which impairs water excretion.
Key points
- SIADH stands for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
- It is defined by hyponatremia and hypo-osmolality
- It results from inappropriate, continued secretion or action of ADH
- It occurs despite normal or increased plasma volume
- It results in impaired water excretion
Video Overview
This video presents “The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone” — The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion (SIADH) is defined by the hyponatremia and hypo-osmolality resulting from inappropriate, continued secretion or action of the hormone despite normal or increased plasma. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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