NYMC Faculty Publications
Treatment of Acute Heart Failure With Acetazolamide
Author Type(s)
Resident/Fellow, Faculty
DOI
10.1097/CRD.0000000000000615
Journal Title
Cardiology in Review
First Page
269
Last Page
271
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2025
Department
Medicine
Keywords
acetazolamide, acute decompensated heart failure, diuretic resistance
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
The primary treatment for acute heart failure includes the use of intravenous loop diuretics to reduce congestion. Successful decongestion at the time of hospital discharge improves mortality and prevents rehospitalization in these patients. Loop diuretic therapy alone may not be enough for adequate decongestion, especially as diuretic resistance becomes more common. Other therapies include the addition of thiazide diuretics, though increasing evidence might suggest a better alternative to add-on therapy. In this review, we will discuss the new evidence for the use of the diuretic acetazolamide in acute heart failure.
Recommended Citation
Veasaw, K., Mahmood, U., Fishkin, T., Frishman, W., & Aronow, W. (2025). Treatment of Acute Heart Failure With Acetazolamide. Cardiology in Review, 33 (3), 269-271. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000615
