Using a body fluid scanner to improve heart failure treatment

This trial is testing whether a device called Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA)—a portable scanner that measures fluid in your body—can help doctors manage your heart failure better than standard care alone. If you're admitted to the hospital with worsening heart failure, you may receive regular BIA scans to help guide how much diuretic medication (water pills) you receive. The goal is to help doctors find your body's ideal fluid balance more accurately, which could reduce the need for future hospitalizations.

Many heart failure patients leave the hospital without having enough fluid removed from their bodies, leading to readmission and worsening health. Current methods doctors use to assess fluid buildup—like physical exams and imaging—often aren't accurate enough, especially for people with obesity or kidney disease. This trial is testing whether the new scanner could give doctors a more precise way to guide treatment and prevent complications.