Prognostic Impact of Pleural Effusion in Acute Heart Failure and Its Link to Diuretic Therapy
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The authors aimed to determine the prognostic significance of pleural effusion in elderly patients with acute heart failure and its relationship with loop diuretic therapy. They found that while pleural effusion was linked to an increased risk of death and rehospitalization, this risk was mitigated in patients discharged on loop diuretics. This suggests that individualized treatment strategies targeting congestion may improve outcomes in this population.
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