Inotropes and cardiorenal syndrome in acute heart failure – A retrospective comparative analysis
Introduction: Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is common in acute heart failure (AHF), and is associated with dire prognosis. Levosimendan, a positive inotrope that also has diuretic effects, may improve patients’ renal profile. Published results are conflicting. Objectives: We aimed to assess the inciden...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-09-01
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Series: | Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255117305449 |