PATIENTS with idiopathic orthostatic hypotension demonstrate various hemodynamic abnormalities in response to standing. Reflex peripheral vasoconstriction fails to occur normally, 1 venous return ...

EXPERIMENTS performed during the past few years have demonstrated that the control of sodium excretion is not determined simply by changes in glomerular filtration and the secretion of aldosterone.

Your body’s ability to buffer and eliminate excess sodium weakens with age What didn’t impact you at 30 can easily spike your ...

New research indicates that withdrawal from heavy drinking may derange sodium metabolism in such a way that a person's sodium sensitivity is increased, leading to higher blood pressure.

Adding base to counter high acids levels treats some types of metabolic acidosis. Intravenous (IV) treatment with a base called sodium bicarbonate is one way to balance acids in the blood.

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) checks electrolytes, but also checks blood protein levels and your liver function. Sodium is key to helping send electrical signals between cells and ...

Snacks should have some protein, fiber and carbohydrates and should not have too much salt or sodium. "Eating snacks won't slow down your metabolism if you're eating the right foods," Newhouse said.

including increased intake of fruits and vegetables and sodium citrate. Metabolic acidosis is a common yet often overlooked complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD ...