[SY168] Samstag, 26. April 2003 (Saal 4) 11:30-13:00

Symposium

How diuretics affect symptoms and prognosis in heart failure — diuretic and non-diuretic actions

(organised by Hoffmann La Roche AG)

Chairpersons: E. Mutschler (Mainz), M. Wehling (Mannheim)

(I1266) Introduction.

M. Wehling (Mannheim)
(I1267) Diuretics in heart failure — pathophysiological bases and therapeutic consequenses.

R. Düsing (Bonn)
(I1268) Impact of diuretic therapy on clinical outcomes and prognosis in heart failure — what makes the difference?

C. Brater (Indianapolis IN, US)
(I1269) Diuretics in heart failure — pharmacoeconomic consequences of different outcomes.

J.G.F. Cleland (Cottingham, GB)
(I1270) Torasemide and myocardial remodelling in patients with heart failure.

J. Diez (Pamplona, ES)