Which of the following is the primary type of drug recommended for patients who have edema or fluid retention with heart failure (HF)?

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Most patients with HF have edema or fluid retention.Diuretics are used in these patients to relieve the symptoms of HF.The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recommend that all patients who have evidence of fluid retention and for most patients with a history of fluid retention be prescribed a diuretic.Diuretics should be combined with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors,beta-blockers,angiotensin receptor antagonists,or aldosterone antagonists.

Which of the Following Is the Primary Type of Drug