Ultrafiltration Versus Intravenous (IV) Diuretics for Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: (UNLOAD)
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare patients who are suffering from heart failure and who
are fluid overloaded to determine if ultrafiltration (UF) can remove more of the extra fluid
as measured by weight loss while in the hospital and improve the patient's breathing.