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Take your salt game to the next-next level. We brushed off this fan favorite episode and rebooted #48 hyponatremia deconstructed with our Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf aka @kidney_boy aka The Salt Whisperer for your CME earning pleasure. Learn the correct steps to diagnose and manage this common and dangerous condition. Topics covered include: true versus false hyponatremia, SIADH, tea and toast hyponatremia, beer potomania, safe rates of sodium correction, IV fluid choice, vaptans and more.

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• Original episode written and produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP 
• Show Notes and CME questions by: Deb Gorth ScM
• Cover Art and Infographic by: Edison Jyang
• Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
• Editor: Molly Heublein (written materials); Matthew Watto MD (audio) 
• Guest: Joel Topf MD

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• 00:00 Intro
• 03:30 Guest interview
• 07:15 Pick of the week w/Dr. Topf
• 16:20 Clinical case of hyponatremia
• 17:48 False hyponatremia normal osmolality
• 19:34 False hyponatremia high osmolality
• 20:36 Understanding why osmolality matters
• 23:28 Workup false hyponatremia
• 24:45 Recap of discussion so far
• 25:40 ADH dependent vs independent hyponatremia
• 27:00 Psychogenic polydipsia
• 289:15 Renal failure and hyponatremia
• 30:03 Tea and toast, and Beer Drinker’s potomania
• 35:22 ADH dependent hyponatremia
• 38:15 Volume versus osmolality
• 40:00 Volume status exam
• 45:14 Additional testing with urine lytes and uric acid
• 47:30 Treatment for SIADH