Loop diuretics are cornerstone therapies for the relief of congestion in patients with heart failure. By inhibiting the Na⁺‐K⁺‐2Cl⁻ cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, ...

Many medications can help lower high blood pressure (hypertension), but no single one works best for everyone. The good news is, with some patience and help from your healthcare provider, you’ll ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. January 28, 2009 — Prolonged use, but not ever-use, of loop diuretics is linked to a higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women, according to ...

Share on Pinterest New research reports that semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretics in people with heart failure and also aids weight loss. NurPhoto/Getty Images Semaglutide is commonly used ...

Alpha-blockers and Alpha-2 agonists are not recommended as first-choice treatment for high blood pressure. Beta-blockers can worsen asthma symptoms and other lung conditions. Vasodilators and loop ...

Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretic use and dose, and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations, and body weight in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction ...

Diuretic doses in patients with heart failure could be down-titrated effectively using a simple, noninvasive, home-based monitoring system, according to findings from a pilot study presented at the ...