Activity With Ambulation Attenuates Diuretic Responsiveness in Chronic Heart Failure

Abstract Introduction We hypothesized that discharged heart failure (HF) patients could develop clinical congestion despite adhering to prescribed diuretics, because ambulation attenuates diuretic and natriuretic responsiveness. Methods We studied 9 patients aged 57 ± 13 (mean ± SD) years with New Y...

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Published in:	Journal of cardiac failure 2011-10, Vol.17 (10), p.797-803
Main Authors:	Galiwango, Paul J., MD, McReynolds, Andrew, BSc, Ivanov, Joan, PhD, Chan, Chris T., MD, Floras, John S., MD, DPhil
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - administration & dosage Cardiovascular Diuretics - administration & dosage Exercise Female furosemide Furosemide - administration & dosage Heart Failure - drug therapy Heart Failure - therapy Humans Middle Aged Motor Activity Posture Renin-Angiotensin System Treatment Outcome urine sodium urine volume
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