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What drugs are used to treat resistant ascites?

4 min read
Approximately 5-10% of patients with cirrhotic ascites develop refractory ascites, a condition with a one-year survival rate of about 50%. When standard diuretics fail, it's crucial to know what drugs are used to treat resistant ascites to manage symptoms and improve outcomes.