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Richard W. Nesto

Researcher at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Publications -  186
Citations -  16288

Richard W. Nesto is an academic researcher from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. The author has contributed to research in topics: Coronary artery disease & Diabetes mellitus. The author has an hindex of 56, co-authored 186 publications receiving 15630 citations. Previous affiliations of Richard W. Nesto include Tufts University & Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.

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Thiazolidinedione Use, Fluid Retention, and Congestive Heart Failure A Consensus Statement From the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association

TL;DR: Because people with diabetes are at increased risk for CVD and many have preexisting heart disease, the edema that sometimes accompanies the use of a TZD can be cause for concern, as it may be a harbinger or sign of congestive heart failure (CHF).
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Thiazolidinedione use, fluid retention, and congestive heart failure: a consensus statement from the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

TL;DR: Beneficial effects of TZDs on glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors have made them attractive agents in patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for CVD, there is a growing recognition, however, that edema can occur in patients treated with either drug.