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Diuretics in States of Volume Overload: Core Curriculum 2022.
James E Novak1, David H Ellison2
1Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.
Summary
Diuretics manage fluid overload in conditions like heart failure and kidney disease. This review covers their use and strategies to overcome resistance, crucial for nephrology practice.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Volume overload, characterized by excess sodium and water, affects conditions like heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
- Diuretics are fundamental treatments for volume overload, with different classes used based on specific patient needs and complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the pharmacology and therapeutic applications of diuretics in managing volume overload.
- To explore strategies for overcoming diuretic resistance, a common clinical challenge.
Main Methods:
- Review of diuretic classes, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, and adverse effects.
- Discussion of clinical trial findings, including the role of loop diuretics and SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure.
- Analysis of multifactorial causes and physiological solutions for diuretic resistance.
Main Results:
- Loop diuretics are primary treatments for hypervolemia.
- Additional diuretic classes and agents like SGLT2 inhibitors may be necessary for diuretic resistance or specific electrolyte/acid-base disorders.
- Diuretic resistance presents a significant clinical challenge requiring tailored management strategies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding diuretic pharmacology is essential for managing volume overload.
- Effective strategies are needed to address and overcome diuretic resistance in clinical practice.
- This review provides a foundation for nephrology clinicians managing volume overload and diuretic resistance.
Keywords:
Volume overloadcarbonic anhydrase inhibitor (CAI)chronic kidney disease (CKD)diuretic resistanceend-stage liver disease (ESLD)furosemideheart failure (HF)loop diureticsnephrotic syndrome (NS)osmotic diureticreviewsodium/glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i)sulfonamidethiazidevasopressin receptor antagonistsRelated Concept Videos
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