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European Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 3/2005

01-03-2005 | Original Paper

Plasma aldosterone levels in the 1st week of life in infants of less than 30 weeks gestation

Author: David Bourchier

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

Plasma aldosterone levels were measured in 50 infants of less than 30 weeks gestation at 24 h (D1) and 7 days (D7). The relationship between the plasma aldosterone level and a number of clinical and biochemical variables was explored. Plasma aldosterone levels ranged from 1000 to 30000 pmol/l and were inversely correlated with the severity of illness (D1 or D7), serum sodium (D7) and 24 h sodium intake (D1). No correlation with the serum potassium level was noted. Conclusion:Plasma aldosterone levels in this extremely premature cohort were significantly greater than those reported in more mature infants. Important determinants were severity of illness and sodium homeostasis.
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Metadata
Title
Plasma aldosterone levels in the 1st week of life in infants of less than 30 weeks gestation
Author
David Bourchier
Publication date
01-03-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-004-1572-0

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