Using urine sodium to guide diuretic dosing in heart failure
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses a simple urine test to see if your current water pill dose is right for you. The goal is to find the best dose to reduce symptoms and avoid hospital visits.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure.
- You take a water pill (loop diuretic) like furosemide.
- You live in the Vancouver Coastal Health or Providence Health Care regions.
- You are able to provide urine samples and give consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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