Acute Urinary Retention in a Patient With Heart Failure and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Report

This case report discusses the presentation, management, and complications of acute urinary retention in a 70-year-old male with a history of heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The case highlights the occurrence of post-catheterization hypotension, a known but poorly understood phenomenon, and underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with complex medical conditions.

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Cureus
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2024-09-21
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69848
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Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
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Acute Urinary Retention in a Patient With Heart Failure and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Report

Abdulrahman Tabrah
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Acute Urinary Retention in a Patient With Heart Failure and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Case Report

Abdulrahman Tabrah
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Abstract

This case report discusses the presentation, management, and complications of acute urinary retention in a 70-year-old male with a history of heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The case highlights the occurrence of post-catheterization hypotension, a known but poorly understood phenomenon, and underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with complex medical conditions.

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