NYMC Faculty Publications
Use of Diuretics in the Treatment of Heart Failure in Older Adults
DOI
10.1016/j.hfc.2017.02.006
Journal Title
Heart Failure Clinics
First Page
503
Last Page
512
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Diuretics are the most commonly prescribed class of drugs in patients with heart failure, and in the short term they remain the most effective treatment for relief from fluid congestion. This article reviews the mode of action of the various diuretic classes and the physiologic adaptations that follow and sets up the basis for their use in the treatment of volume-retaining states, particularly as applies to the elderly. In addition, the article reviews the common side effects related to diuretics.
Recommended Citation
Sica, D., Gehr, T., & Frishman, W. H. (2017). Use of Diuretics in the Treatment of Heart Failure in Older Adults. Heart Failure Clinics, 13 (3), 503-512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hfc.2017.02.006
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Heart Failure Clinics. The original material can be found here.
