Sodium and water retention in congestive heart failure--the pivotal role of the kidney.
1988
R J Cody
Cardiology Division, Ohio State University Medical College, Columbus 43210.
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007668
Kidney
Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.
Kidneys
D001834
Body Water
Fluids composed mainly of water found within the body.
Water, Body
D006333
Heart Failure
A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity. Chronic heart failure is more common than acute heart failure which results from sudden insult to cardiac function, such as MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.