Urine Sodium Testing to Guide Heart Failure Fluid Management
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether measuring sodium levels in your urine can help doctors adjust your diuretic (water-removal) medications more effectively during heart failure hospitalization. The goal is to reduce fluid buildup and improve your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are hospitalized with worsening heart failure and need stronger diuretic treatment
- You have taken a loop diuretic (furosemide or torasemide) regularly for at least 2 days before hospitalization
- You have signs of fluid buildup, such as shortness of breath, swelling in your legs, or chest congestion
- Your kidneys are functioning adequately (eGFR ≥30) and your potassium and sodium levels are not dangerously low or high
- You are not in an intensive care unit and your blood pressure is above 90 mmHg
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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