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Side Effects of Hypoalbuminemia

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Robert Shifko

Hypoalbuminemia is a condition characterized by low blood levels of albumin. Albumin is simply the proteins that make up human blood plasma. Approximately 60 percent of human blood plasma is comprised of albumin. There are many causes of this disorder such as kidney dysfunction, liver disease and some heart conditions.

Robert Shifko has more than 17 years' experience in the health care industry. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in pharmacologic research, clinical nuclear medicine, and most recently radiation health physics. He has obtained several certifications in nuclear medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics and as a medical radiation safety officer. He has always supported LIVESTRONG.