SERUM SODIUM LEVEL EVALUATION IN ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY PATIENTS

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the serum sodium level at the time of admission of hospitalized patients diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV / AIDS), as well as to describe clinical characteristics and laboratory findings. Materials and methods: It was a descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study with quantitative approach and convenience sample of 19 patients diagnosed with HIV / AIDS hospitalized in the Infectious Diseases Ward of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Sergipe (HU-UFS). For the collection of data and the achievement of study objectives, a review of the medical records of hospitalized patients at the University Hospital was carried out, comparing the results with a control group (CG) of healthy individuals matched by age, sex and height. Results: Among the HIV / AIDS patients evaluated, 57.9% presented hyponatremia and there was statistical difference when compared to the CG and the HIV / AIDS group (GS) (GC = 140.2 ± 1.4 vs GS = 133.1 ± 5, 6, p <0.001). GS also presented higher frequency of anemia, hypoalbuminemia, elevation of gamma-GT; In addition to statistically lower values of weight and BMI. Conclusions: Hyponatremia is a frequent clinical condition in patients with HIV / AIDS, which should be diagnosed and treated early and adequately.