Effects of Oral Tolvaptan for Worsening Heart Failure

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EVEREST Outcome Trial. JAMA 2007; 297: 1319.

Background: Vasopressin mediates fluid retention in heart failure. Tolvaptan, a vasopressin V2 receptor blocker may be an effective adjunct in the management of heart failure.

Methods: Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. N = 4133.

Treatment: Oral tolvaptan 30 mg daily vs placebo for 60 days.

Results:

Primary Outcome: mortality 25.9% v 26.3%, p = 0.68, no difference

Secondary Outcomes:

cardiovascular mortality: no difference
cardiovascular death or hospitalization: no difference
worsening heart failure: no difference

 

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