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Published in: Current Heart Failure Reports 5/2023

29-07-2023 | Heart Failure

The Association Between Intra-abdominal Pressure and Diuretic Response in Heart Failure

Authors: S. Crespo-Aznarez, A. Campos-Sáenz de Santamaría, M. Sánchez-Marteles, V. Garcés-Horna, C. Josa-Laorden, I. Giménez-López, J. I. Pérez-Calvo, J. Rubio-Gracia

Published in: Current Heart Failure Reports | Issue 5/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of the Review

An efficient diuretic response is vital during cardiac decompensation in heart failure (HF) patients. The increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) could be one of the keys for understanding cardiorenal syndrome and guiding diuretic treatment during hospitalization. In this review, we analyze the relationship between IAP and diuretic response in HF patients.

Recent Findings

Increased IAP is associated with worsening renal function (WRF) in patients with advanced HF. Furthermore, the persistence of a rise in IAP after the first 72 h of intravenous diuretic treatment has been correlated with a worse diuretic response, a higher degree of congestion, and an impaired prognosis.

Summary

The rise in IAP in HF patients has been associated with impaired renal function and a lower diuretic response. Nonetheless, more studies are needed to elucidate the actual role of IAP in congestive nephropathy and whether it may help guide diuretic therapy during acute decompensations.
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Metadata
Title
The Association Between Intra-abdominal Pressure and Diuretic Response in Heart Failure
Authors
S. Crespo-Aznarez
A. Campos-Sáenz de Santamaría
M. Sánchez-Marteles
V. Garcés-Horna
C. Josa-Laorden
I. Giménez-López
J. I. Pérez-Calvo
J. Rubio-Gracia
Publication date
29-07-2023
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Heart Failure Reports / Issue 5/2023
Print ISSN: 1546-9530
Electronic ISSN: 1546-9549
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11897-023-00617-x

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