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When would you consider using acetazolamide to augment diuresis in patients with ADHF?

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The ADVOR trial suggested that the addition of acetazolamide to a loop diuretic "upfront" in congested patients with heart failure achieves greater decongestion at 72 hours and discharge. While most would not use such a combination in "all" patients, this strategy is optimal in those demonstrating s...

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