Less-than-adequate hydration, assessed by serum sodium levels at midlife, is associated with a higher risk of developing heart failure (HF) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) later, new research ...

Serum, derived from blood, is obtained through centrifugation to separate cellular components. When blood is anticoagulated, plasma containing fibrinogen and clotting factors is produced. In contrast, ...

Having a "high normal" serum sodium level in midlife, which reflects less than optimal fluid intake, is associated with an increased risk for left ventricular hypertrophy — a heart failure (HF) ...