Ultrafiltration in the management of acute decompensated heart failure
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Mielniczuk, Lisa M; Haddad, Haissam; Davies, Ross A
- Source
- Current Opinion in Cardiology; March 2010, Vol. 25 Issue: 2 p155-160, 6p
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- ISSN
- 02684705; 15317080
Admissions to hospital for acute decompensated heart failure continue to increase and represent a significant burden on both patients' and healthcare resources. The majority of these admissions are for the control of volume overload; however, standard treatment with intravenous diuretics is not always effective and can lead to increased renal morbidity. One alternative to standard therapy is mechanical fluid removal with ultrafiltration, this review will highlight the current evidence and efficacy regarding ultrafiltration use in acute heart failure.