Diuretic use, dosing, monitoring varies in US hemodialysis practice

According to published data, diuretic use, dosing and monitoring varies in United States hemodialysis practice.
“Diuretic use in hemodialysis practice is common in many regions; 45% of European and 48% Japanese patients continue diuretics after hemodialysis initiation. In contrast, diuretic use among United States patients declines after dialysis initiation,” Jennifer E. Flythe, MD, MPH, from the University of North Carolina Kidney Center, and colleagues wrote. “Uncertainty regarding diuretic efficacy and optimal dosing likely contributes to this practice variation. We

According to published data, diuretic use, dosing and monitoring varies in United States hemodialysis practice.
“Diuretic use in hemodialysis practice is common in many regions; 45% of European and 48% Japanese patients continue diuretics after hemodialysis initiation. In contrast, diuretic use among United States patients declines after dialysis initiation,” Jennifer E. Flythe, MD, MPH, from the University of North Carolina Kidney Center, and colleagues wrote. “Uncertainty regarding diuretic efficacy and optimal dosing likely contributes to this practice variation. We