Approach to Diuretic Resistance

CardioNerds Diuretic Resistance Infographic

Approach to Diuretic Resistance


This infographic outlines the mechanisms and management strategies for addressing diuretic resistance in patients, including approaches based on pharmacology, extra-renal, and intra-renal factors. Key management recommendations are included for sequential blockade, acetazolamide, high-dose mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, hypertonic saline, and SGLT-2 inhibitors

Produced by: Dr. Gurleen Kaur
Edited by: Dr. Evelyn Song
Reviewed by: Dr. Karan Desai, Dr. Nayan Arora, Dr. Matthew Sparks


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