The effect of diuresis on extravascular lung water and pulmonary function in acute decompensated heart failure

ConclusionsExtravascular lung water contributes to the pulmonary congestive syndrome in ADHF patients, and its clearance is an important component of the improvement in pulmonary function as a result of inpatient treatment.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - January 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steven C. Chase, Caitlin C. Fermoyle, Courtney M. Wheatley, Jacob J. Schaefer, Lyle J. Olson, Bruce D. Johnson Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research