Can a bowel preparation exacerbate heart failure?

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2011

Abstract

Polyethylene glycol solutions, used for bowel preparation before colonoscopy, in theory pass through the colon without any absorption of water. However, several investigators have reported that these solutions do increase plasma volume. This review compares polyethylene and sodium phosphate bowel preparations and their effects on patients with heart failure, and also offers recommendations for patients with heart failure who need colonoscopy.

Volume

78

Issue

3

First Page

157

Last Page

160

ISSN

1939-2869

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

21364158

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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