Torsemide versus furosemide after acute decompensated heart failure: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Loop diuretics are recommended by clinical practice guidelines to treat volume overload in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The effectiveness of switching furosemide to torsemide versus optimizing the furosemide dose following ADHF has not yet been evaluated. Methods Thi...

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Published in:	BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Main Authors:	Alaa Rahhal, Mohamed Omar Saad, Kawthar Tawengi, Abed Al Raouf Assi, Masa Habra, Dalia Ahmed
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2019-05-01
Subjects:	Torsemide Furosemide Acute decompensated heart failure Hospitalization
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1112-5