Isolating the benefits of fluid restriction in patients with heart failure: A pilot study

Conclusions: These outcomes suggest that patients receiving the EBI drank slightly less fluid, experienced less typical HF symptoms, greater thirst distress and stable HRQOL. Moderate to large effect sizes for the measures used were observed, and outcomes suggest that a randomized trial of various levels of FR would not potentiate fluid congestion but should specifically address preservation of HRQOL and thirst symptoms.
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research