Use of tolvaptan in patients hospitalized for worsening chronic heart failure with severe hyponatremia: The initial experience at a single-center in Turkey.

Author: Aydın KaderliAysel, AydınlarAli, Baranİbrahim, GülBülent Cuma, GüllülüSümeyye, SağSaim, YıldızAbdülmecit, ÇavuşoğluYüksel, ÖzdemirBülent

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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy and safety of tolvaptan for severe hyponatremia (SH) in hypervolemic heart failure (HF) patients within daily clinical practice. METHODS: We restrospectively reviewed our database on tolvaptan as an add-on treatment in hypervolemic ...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.5543/tkda.2017.80026

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Tolvaptan: A Lifesaver in the Desert of Heart Failure

The [treatment of heart failure] can be a challenging journey through the [desert of cardiac dysfunction]. [Severe hyponatremia] is a common complication that can exacerbate [heart failure symptoms]. This study investigates the [efficacy and safety] of [tolvaptan] as an [add-on treatment] for [hypervolemic heart failure patients] with [severe hyponatremia]. The authors found that [tolvaptan effectively corrected severe hyponatremia] in this group, leading to [significant improvements] in [clinical parameters] and [quality of life] with [minimal side effects].

Tolvaptan: A Hopeful Oasis in Heart Failure

This study suggests that [tolvaptan] could be a valuable tool for [managing severe hyponatremia] in [patients with heart failure]. Its ability to [correct hyponatremia] and [improve clinical outcomes] offers [a potential pathway] to [better management] of this challenging condition.

Navigating the Desert of Heart Failure: Considerations for Patients

If you are living with [heart failure] and experiencing [symptoms of hyponatremia], it's crucial to [seek medical guidance] to [understand the available treatment options] and [make informed decisions] about your [care plan].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The desert of heart failure is a difficult place to navigate. This study sheds light on a potential [oasis of hope] in the form of tolvaptan. We hope this research leads to [improved care] for patients facing the challenges of [severe hyponatremia] and [heart failure].

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2018-04-19
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

28694395

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.5543/tkda.2017.80026

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English

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