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In conclusion, we have demonstrated a significant effect of basal NO in the regulation of renal perfusion PDGFRB and sodium excretion in patients with compensated CHF which is similar to healthy control subjects. We observed an increase in ANP after NO inhibition, suggesting that NO operates as an inhibitor of stretch-induced ANP release in human CHF. The authors thank Dr. Anne Thomassen for help in recruiting some of the patients in this study and the laboratory staff at The Dept. of Medical Research, Holstebro Hospital?for skilful technical assistance including Lisbeth Mikkelsen, Anne Jaritz-Nielsen, Susan Rasmussen, Anne Mette Torstensen and Eva Jensen. The study was supported by grants from The Danish Medical Research Foundation. None. ""In the article ��Worsening Renal Function in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure selleck Treated With Ultrafiltration: Predictors and Outcomes�� by Raichlin et?al (J?Card Fail 2013;19:787-794) a number of standard deviations were cited incorrectly throughout the article. Because these errors appear throughout the article, the full and corrected version of the article has been posted online along with this erratum. Clinical Trials: Worsening Renal Function in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Treated With Ultrafiltration: Predictors and Outcomes Background: Ultrafiltration (UF) is used to treat patients with diuretic-resistant acute decompensated heart failure. The aim of this study was to identify predictors and the effect of worsening renal failure (WRF) on mortality in patients treated with UF. Methods and Results: Based on changes in serum creatinine, 99 patients treated with UF were divided into WRF and control groups. Overall creatinine increased from 1.9 �� 0.7 to 1.2 �� 1.0 mg/dL (P CT99021 datasheet and WRF developed in 41% of the subjects. The peak UF rate was higher in the WRF group in univariate analysis (174 �� 75 vs 144 �� 52 mL/h; P?= .03). Based on multivariate analysis, aldosterone antagonist treatment (odds ratio [OR] 3.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17�C13.46, P?= .04), heart rate ��65 beats/min (OR 6.03, 95% CI 1.48�C48.42; P?= .03), and E/E�� ��15 (OR 3.78, 95% CI 1.26�C17.55; P?= .04) at hospital admission were associated with WRF. Patients with baseline glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ��60 mg/dL who developed WRF during UF had a 75% 1-year mortality rate. Conclusions: WRF occurred frequently during UF. Increased LV filling pressures, lower heart rate, and treatment with aldosterone antagonist at hospital admission can identify patients at increased risk for WRF. Patients with baseline GFR ��60 mg/dL and WRF during UF have an extremely high 1-year mortality rate. Key Words: Acute decompensated heart failure, worsening renal function, ultrafiltration.