Managing acute heart failure: evidence from the DOSE trial
An excerpt from 50 Studies Every Hospitalist Should Know.
The DOSE trial provided good insight into the dosage and frequency for administering loop diuretics in patients presenting with acute decompensated heart failure. Physicians can prescribe intravenous loop diuretics with confidence that their decision is evidence-based, efficacious, and safe.
Research questions
Among patients with hemodynamically stable, acute-on-chronic heart failure with baseline loop diuretic use, the study sought to answer two key questions:
- Does …
Managing acute heart failure: evidence from the DOSE trial
