Diuretic Weight Loss

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Larry - 17 Feb 2008 05:05 GMT

Does 15 lbs seem like a reasonable weight loss for a 165lb. 5'8" man who
was just put on diuretics for CHF due to mitral and tricuspid
regurgitation? There was enough edema for fluid to show up in the lungs
on CT.

Thank you!

Larry E.

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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 17 Feb 2008 05:50 GMT

> Does 15 lbs seem like a reasonable weight loss for a 165lb. 5'8" man who
> was just put on diuretics for CHF due to mitral and tricuspid
> regurgitation? There was enough edema for fluid to show up in the lungs
> on CT.

It is possible. Reasonableness would depend on your physical exam.

> Thank you!

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mike V - 21 Feb 2008 22:38 GMT

Equivalent to about 7.5 U.S. quarts of water. Certainly possible, but you
are the best judge of "reasonable". Is 165lb your original healthy weight,
or your edemic weight?
mikeV

> Does 15 lbs seem like a reasonable weight loss for a 165lb. 5'8" man who
> was just put on diuretics for CHF due to mitral and tricuspid
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> Larry E.

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