Table 1 Expert panel estimates used in prevalence calculations
Classification of hyponatremia patients | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
Acute and symptomatic | 1% | 1% |
Acute and asymptomatic | 4% | 4% |
Chronic and symptomatic | 20% | 15% |
Chronic and asymptomatic | 75% | 80% |
100% | 100% | |
Percent of hyponatremia patients treated | Low | High |
Acute and symptomatic | 90% | 100% |
Acute and asymptomatic | 90% | 100% |
Chronic and symptomatic | 66% | 85% |
Chronic and asymptomatic | 10% | 20% |
Of those treated, percent treated initially as inpatient | Low | High |
Acute and symptomatic | 65% | 75% |
Acute and asymptomatic | 65% | 75% |
Chronic and symptomatic | 40% | 45% |
Chronic and asymptomatic | 70% | 80% |