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We compared diuretic prescribing in 160 prospective post-implementation patients (up to April 2023) with 206 historical controls (from January 2020). Multivariable logistic regression evaluated the odds of aggressive diuretic use, defined as the upper tertile of total furosemide dose administered within the first 72\u2005h (\u2265340\u2005mg). Propensity score matching on prespecified covariates created a balanced cohort for sensitivity analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The median age was 71 (interquartile range 60\u201380), with 252 (69%) men. Post-implementation, patients received higher median total furosemide dose at 72\u2005h (340 [180\u2013525] mg vs. 220 [120\u2013320] mg; P\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f.001), and were more likely to receive aggressive diuresis (adjusted OR 4.8, 95% CI 2.86\u20138.25; P &amp;lt; .001). Propensity score matching of 264 patients yielded consistent results (adjusted OR 5.2, 95% CI 3.004\u20139.46; P &amp;lt; .001). At 72\u2005h, the post-implementation group had higher cumulative urine output (6250\u2005mL vs. 4873\u2005mL; P &amp;lt; .001) and more frequent resolution of jugular venous distension (25% vs. 5%; P &amp;lt; .001) and peripheral oedema (14% vs. 5%; P = .009), with no difference in pleural effusion (7% vs. 5%; P = .550).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine urine sodium measurement in acute HF patients in intensive care settings was associated with more aggressive diuretic use, increased diuresis, and more rapid improvement in congestion markers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/eschf\/xvag119","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,23]],"date-time":"2026-04-23T11:39:15Z","timestamp":1776944355000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Impact of routine urine sodium evaluation on diuretic 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