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    Diuretics for Heart Failure



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    Diuretics help rid the body of extra fluid and sodium. They can help relieve some symptoms of heart failure such as swelling in the legs.Reference 1





    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: April 26, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
    Margaret Hetherington, PHM, BsC - Pharmacy


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