The second mechanism is post-diuretic effect, a compensatory sodium-retention process that begins as the diuretic action wanes. [4] Technically, postdiuretic sodium retention is not diuretic ...

Over time, the retention of sodium leads to crackles, peripheral edema, hepatomegaly with ascites, increased blood volume, and increased cardiac filling pressures. Although diuretics do not directly ...

The use of loop diuretics does not appear to be associated with changes in bone mineral density, falls or fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a report in the January 26 issue of Archives ...

Thirst outcomes were investigated among patients with stable heart failure (HF), due to the limited data available on this relationship and how it, along with fluid and sodium intake, influences ...

Starting dapagliflozin (Farxiga) early during acute heart failure hospitalization didn't boost decongestion, although it appeared to spare loop diuretic doses and increase diuresis compared with usual ...

Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretic use and dose, and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations, and body weight in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Dapagliflozin for worsening HF was both safe and efficacious regardless of diuretic use or dose, according to ...