Inotropes have been fundamental to resuscitation of acute cardiogenic shock for decades.
Heart failure and cardiogenic shock, in severe cases, are syndromes characterized in many …

Natriuretic peptides (NPs) are a group of peptide-hormones mainly secreted from the heart,
signaling via c-GMP coupled receptors. NP are well known for their renal and cardiovascular …

Loop diuretics are a cornerstone of symptom management for nearly all patients with heart
failure. Diuretic resistance is a clinical problem with similar presentation despite diverse and …

Renal dysfunction (RD) in heart failure portends adverse outcomes and often limits
aggressive medical and decongestive therapies. Despite the high prevalence in this …

Background: The management of the cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) in decompensated heart
failure (HF) is challenging, with high-quality evidence lacking. Summary: The …

The current pharmacological treatment for cardiogenic shock includes inotropes,
vasopressors and diuretics. The information about comparative effective outcomes is limited …

532 Circ Heart Fail May 2014 overtreatment. Ultrafiltration has not been associated with
neurohormonal stimulation19 but could lead to transient intravascular volume depletion or …

Background Transient and persistent worsening renal function (WRF) may be associated
with different risks during hospitalization for acute heart failure. We compared outcomes of …

Heart failure (HF) is an important public health problem, and strategies are needed to
improve outcomes and decrease health care resource utilization and costs. Its prevalence …

There is high prevalence of CKD, defined by reduced GFR, in patients with heart failure.
Reduced kidney function is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in this patient …