Factors Associated With Loop Diuretic De-escalation in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: The Influence of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy Initiation
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Published online on March 05, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Volume 31, January-December 2026.
BackgroundIn patients with heart failure (HF), loop diuretics (LD) are recommended to relieve congestion and may be de-escalated if symptoms improve. However, long-term use of the same LD dose is sometimes required owing to potential congestion ...
BackgroundIn patients with heart failure (HF), loop diuretics (LD) are recommended to relieve congestion and may be de-escalated if symptoms improve. However, long-term use of the same LD dose is sometimes required owing to potential congestion ...