Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Torsemide diuretic used in 3 dogs with advanced heart failure
By Oyama, Mark A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2011·Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of the loop diuretic torsemide in three dogs with advanced heart failure.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs with advanced heart failure were treated with a medication called torsemide after their previous treatment with furosemide (a common diuretic) stopped working effectively. These dogs showed signs of heart failure, which can include difficulty breathing and fluid buildup. Torsemide is more potent and lasts longer than furosemide, making it a better option for these cases. After starting torsemide, the dogs showed improvement in their symptoms, indicating that this medication can be beneficial for dogs struggling with advanced heart failure.
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Abstract
Diuretics are a mainstay of therapy in dogs with heart failure. In dogs with advanced heart failure, moderate to high doses of loop diuretics such as furosemide are used with diminishing effects as profound activation of neuroendocrine systems promote signs of congestive heart failure. The loop diuretic torsemide has several characteristics that make it suitable for treatment of advanced heart failure including longer half-life, increased potency of diuretic action, and anti-aldosterone effects. This case report details the administration of torsemide in 3 dogs with advanced heart failure and apparent furosemide resistance.
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