When would you consider using hypertonic saline for patients with refractory acute decompensated heart failure and diuretic resistance?
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Cardiology · University of Nebraska Medical Center
In patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and diuretic resistance, hypertonic saline combined with furosemide has shown potential in improving clinical outcomes. This combination can decrease mortality, reduce hospital stay and readmission rates, and enhance diuretic effectiveness by...