Distinct renin/aldosterone activity profiles correlate with renal function, natriuretic response, decongestive ability and prognosis in acute heart failure
Biegus J, Nawrocka-Millward S, Zymliński R, Fudim M, Testani J, Marciniak D, Rosiek-Biegus M, Ponikowska B, Guzik M, Garus M, Ponikowski P. Distinct renin/aldosterone activity profiles correlate with renal function, natriuretic response, decongestive ability and prognosis in acute heart failure. International Journal Of Cardiology 2021, 345: 54-60. PMID: 34728260, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.10.149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute heart failureHeart failureRenal functionDay 1Development of AHFAldosterone system activationSingle cardiology centreAdverse clinical outcomesLower blood pressureAldosterone changesHF rehospitalizationLow natriuresisRAAS overactivitySerum reninNatriuretic responseBlood pressureClinical courseCardiology centersClinical outcomesSerum sodiumYear mortalityStudy populationHigh doseSystem activationClinical relevance