Q: What is the one advantage of ultrafiltration in further regular management of refractory congestive heart failure?


Answer:  Extracorporeal ultrafiltration may restore responsiveness to loop diuretics in standard management of congestive heart failure (CHF). In other words, may get rid of refractoriness of CHF.


 Reference: 

 Libetta C, Sepe V, Zucchi M, et al. Intermittent haemodiafiltration in refractory congestive heart failure: BNP and balance of inflammatory cytokines. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2007; 22:2013.