MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Results of a clinical study published in the February 13, 2007, edition of the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC), show that hospitalized heart failure patients receiving a unique and simplified form of ultrafiltration therapy (Aquapheresis™) as part of their care lost more weight, experienced greater net fluid loss, and had fewer rehospitalizations than patients treated primarily with intravenous diuretics. The UNLOAD clinical trial is the first randomized study to compare the safety and efficacy of a non-drug-based option with standard intravenous diuretic drug therapy to treat heart failure patients. Heart failure, a progressive and debilitating disease, costs the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $29 billion annually.
