Great debate: in patients with decompensated heart failure, acetazolamide in addition to loop diuretics is the first choice
Wilfried Müllens, P. Christian Schulze, Julian Westphal, Jürgen Bogoviku, Johann Bauersachs
Abstract
Key points in favour or against the addition of acetazolamide to loop diuretics as the first choice in patients with decompensated heart failure. Abbreviations: AHF, acute heart failure; HCTZ, hydrochlorothiazide; HHF, hospitalization for heart failure; SGLT2i, sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor; WRF, worsening renal function.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcetazolamideHeart failureAcute decompensated heart failureHydrochlorothiazideCardiologyInternal medicineDiureticLoop diureticRenal functionIntensive care medicineBlood pressureHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementDiabetes Treatment and ManagementCardiovascular Function and Risk Factors