Hypertonic saline solution and high-dose furosemide infusion in cardiorenal syndrome: our experience

Introduction Heart failure is frequently complicated by renal failure, and this association is a negative prognostic factor. These patients sometimes present oligo-/anuria and resistance to high-dose furosemide, a condition referred to as the cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). Acute or chronic reductions i...

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Main Authors: Francesco Ventrella, Sergio Cappello, Graziano Minafra, Maria Pipino, Mattea Carbone, Maria Insalata, Luigi Caccetta, Luigi Iamele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/63