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- Published on: 23 November 2015
- Published on: 23 November 2015Aldosterone blockade in cardiovascular diseaseShow More
Dear Editor,
In his elegant review of aldosterone blockade (Heart 2004; 90:1229- 1234), Dr. Struthers has failed to mention the diuretic properties of spironolactone.
Spironolactone in itself may be a weak diuretic but in combination with frusemide it provides excellent diuresis, which improves quality of life and exercise capacity in elderly patients with end stage congestive cardiac failure [1]. Spirono...
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