Fluid Restriction for Patients with Heart Failure: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives
Naoko P. Kato,
Yuji Nagatomo,
Fujimi Kawai
et al.
Abstract:Fluid restriction has long been believed to benefit patients with heart failure by counteracting the activated renin–angiotensin aldosterone system and sympathetic nervous activity. However, its effectiveness remains controversial. In this paper, we summarized the current recommendations and reviewed the scientific evidence on fluid restriction in the setting of both acute decompensated heart failure and compensated heart failure. While a recent meta-analysis demonstrated the beneficial effects of fluid restri… Show more
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