Publications by authors named "Chrit B G Geraeds"
Eur J Heart Fail
July 2025
Article Synopsis
- Loop diuretics are commonly used in heart failure patients for symptom relief, but there's little data on the safety of lowering doses which is mostly guided by expert opinion.
- A study analyzing data from 622 heart failure patients found that within 30 days of down-titrating diuretics, about 30% of patients needed to increase their dose again, and hospitalization and death rates were significantly higher following a dose reduction compared to maintaining the same dose.
- The findings suggest that reducing diuretic doses carries substantial risks and emphasizes the need for close monitoring of heart failure patients after any reduction in their diuretic therapy.
ESC Heart Fail
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Heart failure is when the heart can't pump blood well, often caused by heart diseases or problems with the heart muscle, called cardiomyopathies.
- The Maastricht Cardiomyopathy registry aims to help doctors diagnose and treat these heart problems better and earlier.
- They are collecting a lot of patient information over 15 years to find patterns and improve treatment, and other medical centers can easily join the research too.
