Tag: heart failure
Thiazolidinediones and Heart Failure: What You Need to Know About Fluid Retention Risks
Thiazolidinediones like pioglitazone and rosiglitazone help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but carry a serious risk of fluid retention that can trigger or worsen heart failure. Learn who’s at risk and what to do if you’re on these drugs.
Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Management Strategies
Diuretics are essential for heart failure but often cause dangerous low potassium levels. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage hypokalemia safely and effectively.