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Heart failure diuresis goals

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The goals of diuresis in heart failure are multifaceted and primarily focus on alleviating symptoms, improving patient outcomes, and preventing complications:

Symptom relief and congestion management

Improvement of clinical outcomes

Management of renal function

Monitoring and adjustment of therapy

In conclusion, the goals of diuresis in heart failure are to alleviate symptoms, manage congestion, improve clinical outcomes, consider renal function, and adjust therapy as needed. These goals are achieved through careful monitoring and adjustment of diuretic therapy, taking into account the patient's individual response and renal function.

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Heart failure

Medical management

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Diuretics

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ESC 2021