Publications by authors named "Komal A Patel"
Objectives Hypoalbuminemia occurs in 25% to 76% of patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (HF) and is associated with increased mortality. Hypoalbuminemia may predispose patients to intravascular volume depletion, hypotension, and acute worsening of renal function; however, its association with treatment outcomes during hospitalization is unknown. Methods This retrospective cohort study involved 414 adult patients hospitalized for HF requiring intravenous diuretics.
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- * The study found that patients with mild to severe hyponatremia require significantly higher doses of diuretics and experience more complications, such as increased serum creatinine levels and longer hospital stays.
- * AHF patients with sodium levels below 130 mEq/l have an even worse prognosis, indicating a need for alternative treatment strategies for these individuals.