Evaluation and optimization of volume status is an essential component of treatment in patients with systolic or diastolic heart failure (HF) [1]. Removal of excess extracellular fluid with …

Congestion and fluid retention are the hallmarks of decompensated heart failure and the major reason for the hospitalization of patients with heart failure. Diuretics have been used in heart …

HFrEF is characterised by impaired contractility of the left ventricular myocardium with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 50%. HFpEF is characterised by diastolic …

Jun 23, 2023 · Lasix is a type of medication known as a loop diuretic that doctors prescribe to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and edema (fluid accumulation in the body).

Mar 9, 2020 · Effective diuretic action requires four discrete steps: 1) ingestion and gastrointestinal absorption (if given orally), 2) delivery to the kidney, 3) secretion into the …

Apr 1, 2022 · Heart failure remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The 2022 heart failure guideline provides recommendations based on contemporary evidence for the …

Jun 11, 2024 · Detailed Furosemide dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Hypertension, Edema, Congestive Heart Failure and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis …

An ongoing large, pragmatic outcomes trial called TRANSFORM-HF (Torsemide Comparison With Furosemide for Management of Heart Failure; NCT03296813) is comparing the impact of …

Jan 8, 2025 · Treating heart failure with medication can reduce fatigue, shortness of breath and fluid retention. It also can help improve your energy level so you can be physically active. …

Feb 23, 2025 · The cornerstone of managing fluid overload in congestive heart failure (CHF) is diuretic therapy. While various types of diuretics exist, loop diuretics are generally considered …