Diuretic use with a h/t to @kidney_boy

Residents and students at our institutions know that I am obsessed with diuretic use.  Early in my career I met Dr. Craig Brater who produced much important knowledge of diuretic use.  Too many physicians use diuretics without careful thought.  I often discuss diuretic physiology and pharmacokinetics. So listening to @kidney_boy talk with The Curbsiders this week was an absolute treat, #31: Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer Dr. Joel Topf (aka kidney boy), provides a great overview of diuretics.  The talk focuses on several very important issues. Diuretic choices for hypertension The role of spironolactone in treating resistant hypertension Choice of loop diuretic (great discussion of the differences among the 3 choices) Some discussion of diuretic resistance (although this area reserves some more depth) I highly recommend all internists, medical students and IM residents.  Well done.
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