A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON CLINICAL SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF DIURETICS IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE

*Vemarapu Gayathri, Vatti Swetha, Pothula Likhitha, Dr. Maruthi Swathi and Dr. V. Mukhesh Rao

ABSTRACT

Background: Safety and efficacy of diuretics in heart failure. Study investigates impact of diuretic use on patient outcomes, focusing on both its efficacy in treating heart failure symptoms and potential safety concerns. The findings are intended to provide valuable insights into the balance of therapeutic benefits and potential risks associated with diuretic treatment for heart failure. Methodology: We conducted a prospective observational study on the safety and efficacy of diuretics in patients with heart failure in the study population of 60 patients. Results: Out of 60 patients, 39 were male (65%) and 21 were female (35%). Out of 60 patients, 46 (76.66%) had co-morbidities, while 14 (23.33%) had none. Out of 46 patients with co-morbidities, 31 (67.39%) were males and 15 (32.61%) were female. Out of 60 patients, 58 (96.67%) have symptoms, while two (3.33%) do not. Out of 60 patients, 16 have CAD, 11 have AWMI, 13 have IWMI, 10 have NSTEMI, 7 have uncontrolled hypertension, and three have other cardiac disorders. Out of 60 patients 7 patients are with cardiac disorders, and 53 without any family history of cardiac disorders. Of the 60 patients, 43 (71.67%) are receiving furosemide therapy, 10 (16.66%) are receiving Torsemide therapy, 4 (6.66%) are receiving spironolactone therapy, and (5%) are receiving hydrochlorothiazide therapy. Conclusion: In heart failure patients Furosemide is more effective and safer than other diuretics.

Keywords: A Prospective Observational Study, Clinical Safety, Efficacy Of Diuretics, Heart Failure.