Hypochloremia: Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Clinical Care
1. Introduction Hypochloremia is a specific electrolyte imbalance characterized by an abnormally low concentration of chloride ions in the blood serum. Chloride is the primary extracellular anion in the human body, operating in continuous biochemical partnership with sodium to govern osmotic pressure, maintain vascular volume, and sustain the delicate acid base equilibrium. While often overshadowed … Read more