Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2864887 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with compensated chronic cardiac failure, the natriuresis that accompanies oral furosemide dosing is enhanced when given just prior to a period of timed semirecumbency. This approach represents a more optimal use of this loop diuretic in patients with compensated heart failure.
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Authors
Rami N. MD, Maeda D. RN, Jimmy E. MD, Karl T. MD, Barry M. MD, Therese A. Mangold,