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She was admitted to our hospital due to acute non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. The patient developed nausea and limb twitching post-percutaneous coronary intervention, with subsequent diagnosis of hyponatremia. Despite initial intravenous sodium supplementation failed to rectify the condition, and consciousness disturbances ensued. However, administration of 50\u2005mg hydrocortisone alongside 6.25\u2005mg sodium chloride rapidly ameliorated symptoms and elevated blood sodium levels. Glucocorticoid deficiency emerged as the primary etiology of hyponatremia in this context, exacerbated by procedural stress during percutaneous coronary intervention. Contrast agent contributed to blood sodium dilution. Consequently, glucocorticoid supplementation emerges as imperative, emphasizing the necessity of stress-dose administration of glucocorticoid before the procedure. Consideration of shorter intervention durations and reduced contrast agent dosages may mitigate severe hyponatremia risks. Moreover, it is crucial for this patient to receive interdisciplinary endocrinologist management. 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