original_query: What are the potential clinical benefits of using mechanical methods of fluid removal in patients with diuretic-resistant heart failure?
query: What are the potential clinical benefits of using mechanical methods of fluid removal in patients with diuretic-resistant heart failure?
answer: Mechanical methods like ultrafiltration or aquapheresis can achieve adequate control of fluid retention and congestion in patients with diuretic-resistant heart failure, producing meaningful clinical benefits and potentially restoring responsiveness to conventional diuretic doses.