Thirst distress in outpatients with heart failure in a Mediterranean zone of Spain

ConclusionsThe psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the TDS ‐HF showed good psychometric properties. One in five patients experienced severe distress by thirst, but the majority had mild to moderate thirst distress. The dose of diuretics and angiotensin receptor blocker treatment influence thirst distress and could be clinically important targets to reliev e thirst distress in patients with HF.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - May 4, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sanna Hagelberg Eng, Nana Waldr éus, Beatriz González, Jenny Ehrlin, Violeta Díaz, Carmen Rivas, Patricia Velayos, María Puertas, Alba Ros, Paula Martín, Josep Lupón, Antoni Bayes‐Genis, Tiny Jaarsma Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research