JAMA internal medicine
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JAMA internal medicine · Jun 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAggressive fluid and sodium restriction in acute decompensated heart failure: a randomized clinical trial.
The benefits of fluid and sodium restriction in patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) are unclear. ⋯ Aggressive fluid and sodium restriction has no effect on weight loss or clinical stability at 3 days and is associated with a significant increase in perceived thirst. We conclude that sodium and water restriction in patients admitted for ADHF are unnecessary.