Acetazolamide for Diuresis in Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients

Studies suggest that patients admitted to the hospital with heart failure are inadequately diuresed before discharge. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he reviews the data on acetazolamide for diuresis in heart failure.The GameChangerAugmentation of loop diuretics with acetazolamide significantly increases diuresis in persons with heart failure.Geoff produces music under the name, Prophets of Jupiter. This is the song he mentions at the end of the episode - Time to Dance - Lola K Remix.The COVID-19 pandemic is still ‘a thing’ and the best source of protection are vaccines. The new bivalent booster vaccine provides opportunities to protect ourselves and our communities. If you, your pharmacist, or technicians need Immunization Training – check out CEimpact’s VIRTUAL Administration Training.  Use discount code THANKYOU to save 10%.Show Segments00:00 - Introductions02:15 - Current Use of IV Diuretics06:15 - Background on Acetazolamide08:22 - The ADVOR Study18:38  - Gamechanger: Study Results20:32 - Connecting to Practice25:35 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthReferences and ResourcesAcetazolamide in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Volume OverloadRedeem your CPE or CME hereCPE (Pharmacist) CME (Physician)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss the ADVOR study design2. Describe the main adverse effects of acetazolamide0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-22-372-H01-PInitial release date: 10/17/2022Expiration date: 10/17/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found hereFollow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram