Pilot Study of Natriuretic vs. Standard Doses of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in Heart Failure and Loop Diuretic Resistance
Sponsor: |
Herbert Irving Institute |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
Study Length: |
2 Days |
Clinic Visits: |
3 |
IRB Number: |
AAAO9102 |
Contact: |
Rosa Aponte Medina MD: 201-682-4817 / rda2120@cumc.columbia.edu |
The purpose of this outpatient study is to examine if oral Spironolactone (100mg/day) in addition to loop diuretics (water pills) can improve signs and symptoms of fluid retention in patients with heart failure and prevent hospitalization.
This study is closed
Investigator
Arthur Reshad Garan, MD
Do you have heart failure? |
Yes |
No |
Are you taking water pills? |
Yes |
No |
Have you experienced any weight gain recently? |
Yes |
No |
Are you having shortness of breath or experiencing leg swelling? |
Yes |
No |