Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8944389 Journal of Cardiac Failure 2018 35 Pages PDF
Abstract
Elevated baseline cystatin C, as a biomarker of renal dysfunction, is associated with reduced diuretic response during heart failure hospitalization. Higher loop diuretic doses are required for therapeutic decongestion in patients with renal insufficiency. Poor response identifies a high-risk population.
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