RENAL SODIUM-EXCRETION AND EDEMATOUS DISORDERS

Authors
MARTIN PY SCHRIER RW
Citation
Py. Martin et Rw. Schrier, RENAL SODIUM-EXCRETION AND EDEMATOUS DISORDERS, Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 24(3), 1995, pp. 459
Citations number
114
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898529
Volume
24
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(1995)24:3<459:RSAED>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Body sodium and water homeostasis is regulated by multifactorial renal and extrarenal systems. Following a description of these systems, fou r common edema states are reviewed, with special emphasis on the patho physiologic mechanisms leading to sodium and water retention.