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An update in the management of acute decompensated heart failure
1Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Purpose Of Review:
This review will provide an overview of recent advances in the management of acute decompensated heart failure, focusing on major publications from the past few years.
Recent Findings:
There have been several publications investigating different strategies in the management of acute decompensated heart failure. Trials have investigated the role of ultrafiltration, diuretic infusions and recombinant B-type natriuretic peptide for the treatment of these patients.
Summary:
In patients with acute decompensated heart failure, the use of ultrafiltration in place of diuretics, diuretic infusions, and B-type natriuretic peptide has not shown benefit in recent trials. Unfortunately, there have been no major advances in the management of patients with acute decompensated heart failure.
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