How Does FVD Affect Electrolytes and Cause Imbalances?
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Fluid volume deficit (FVD), also known as hypovolemia, is a condition where the body loses more extracellular fluid than it takes in, often leading to a cascade of electrolyte imbalances that can profoundly affect cellular and organ function. The precise effect of FVD on electrolytes depends on the type of fluid lost—water alone or water and solutes—and the body’s compensatory mechanisms.
