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Would you consider adding an SGLT2 inhibitor to augment diuresis in patients with worsening renal function presenting with acute decompensated heart failure and AKI on CKD?

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Cardiology · Emory Transplant Clinic

SGLT2 inhibitors can provide another avenue in providing the much-needed diuresis our decompensated patients have. AKI often accompanies this decompensation. SGLT2 inhibitors can be used safely at times with GFR> 25. I would consider adding it to my regimen of aggressive diuresis to provide aggressi...

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