Redfield MM et al. Heart Failure Society of America 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting; September 18-21, 2005; Boca Raton, FL.

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Total diuretic dosage at 48 hours and mean
effects of diuresis
Parameter Nesiritide standard therapy, n34 Standard therapy alone, n31 p
Mean total 48-h furosemide dose (mg) 272 255 NS
Change in fluid balance at 48 h (L) -2.7 -3.8 0.05
Change in weight at 48 h (kg) -2.2 -3.3 0.07
Redfield MM et al. Heart Failure Society of
America 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting September
18-21, 2005 Boca Raton, FL.