Studies suggest that patients admitted to the hospital with heart failure are inadequately diuresed before discharge. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he reviews the data on acetazolamide for diuresis in heart failure.

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Augmentation of loop diuretics with acetazolamide significantly increases diuresis in persons with heart failure.

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Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions

02:15 - Current Use of IV Diuretics

06:15 - Background on Acetazolamide

08:22 - The ADVOR Study

18:38  - Gamechanger: Study Results

20:32 - Connecting to Practice

25:35 - Closing Remarks

Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

References and Resources
Acetazolamide in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Volume Overload

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CE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the ADVOR study design
2. Describe the main adverse effects of acetazolamide

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-22-372-H01-P
Initial release date: 10/17/2022
Expiration date: 10/17/2023
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