2023
Sodium restriction in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: A randomized controlled trial
Ivey-Miranda J, Almeida-Gutierrez E, Herrera-Saucedo R, Posada-Martinez E, Chavez-Mendoza A, Mendoza-Zavala G, Cigarroa-Lopez J, Magaña-Serrano J, Rivera-Leaños R, Treviño-Mejia A, Revilla-Monsalve C, Flores-Umanzor E, Espinola-Zavaleta N, Orea-Tejeda A, Garduño-Espinosa J, Saturno-Chiu G, Rao VS, Testani J, Borrayo-Sanchez G. Sodium restriction in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: A randomized controlled trial. Cardiology Journal 2023, 30: 411-421. PMID: 34490604, PMCID: PMC10287066, DOI: 10.5603/cj.a2021.0098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeSodium restrictionAdverse safety eventsNT-proBNPHeart failureSodium intakeEjection fractionSafety eventsN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptidePro-B-type natriuretic peptideStable HF patientsChronic heart failureNT-proBNP levelsReduced ejection fractionLow sodium intakeBeneficial cardiac effectsAdverse safety signalsSolid clinical evidenceGOV IDENTIFIERUrinary sodiumHF patientsSymptomatic hypotensionCardiac effectsSecondary outcomesBlood pressure
2019
Safety and Efficacy of an Auto-Titrating Diuretic Protocol: A Pilot
Griffin M, Flemming J, Pattoli M, Stewart B, Gomez N, Barnett J, Thomas A, Wycallis E, Struyk G, Shamlian P, Mahoney D, Ivey-Miranda J, Ivey-Miranda J, Rao V, Testani J. Safety and Efficacy of an Auto-Titrating Diuretic Protocol: A Pilot. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2019, 25: s52. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.07.147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiuretic resistanceFurosemide equivalentsRenal functionBlood pressureHeart failureWeight lossHeart failure physiciansNon-randomized pilotTraditional diuretic therapyMajority of patientsSystolic blood pressureRapid dose escalationMaximum daily doseSpot urine samplesDiuretic doseDiuretic protocolDiuretic therapyDiuretic dosesHF patientsSodium excretionStarting doseElectrolyte abnormalitiesHospital daysDaily doseDose escalation