Most accepted pharmacologic treatments for heart failure are supported by evidence from large clinical trials. In contrast, evidence from large, well-controlled clinical trials to guide the use of ...

Certain diuretics may result in hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar). If you have diabetes and need to take a diuretic, talk with a healthcare professional about the safest option for you.

Diuretics are used to rid the body of extra fluid or salt. People with high blood pressure, heart failure, swollen tissues, and kidney disease often use diuretics to treat these conditions. Extra ...

BARCELONA, Spain—Patients with heart failure (HF) who are predicted to have a high risk of diuretic resistance tend to fare worse no matter whether they wind up taking furosemide or torsemide, with ...