Abstract:Background
Heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalisation and mortality with high incidence and ever-increasing prevalence in the world. Although novel methods in management of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) have been developed, mortality and rehospitalisation rates remain high. Loop diuretics have been shown to be effective in relieving congestion and have been recommended in many heart failure guidelines. Continuous use of loop diuretics may cause complications in the form of… Show more
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