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To evaluate the efficacy and clinical utility of the oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Diamox for treating fluid and salt retention in patients with congestive heart failure.

July 23, 1953New England Journal of Medicine

Use of a New Oral Diuretic, Diamox, in Congestive Heart Failure

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HBHyman BelskyMount Vernon Hospital

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Clinical investigation demonstrates oral Diamox promotes renal electrolyte and water excretion in congestive heart failure, suggesting an effective diuretic mechanism via carbonic anhydrase...

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To evaluate the efficacy and clinical utility of the oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Diamox for treating fluid and salt retention in patients with congestive heart failure.
Clinical evaluation of oral Diamox administration in patients presenting with water and electrolyte retention secondary to congestive heart failure.
Assessment of renal tubular response, focusing on the excretion patterns of bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, and water.
Carbonic anhydrase inhibition by Diamox reduced renal tubular reabsorption, promoting the urinary excretion of bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, and water.
Preliminary clinical responses confirmed effective diuresis and relief of fluid retention in congestive heart failure patients.

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Hyman Belsky (1953) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85cb6002a1bc3ea31e792e https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm195307232490404

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Clinical investigation demonstrates oral Diamox promotes renal electrolyte and water excretion in congestive heart failure, suggesting an effective diuretic mechanism via carbonic anhydrase...

Use of a New Oral Diuretic, Diamox, in Congestive Heart Failure

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Use of a New Oral Diuretic, Diamox, in Congestive Heart Failure

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