Low dose dopamine increases GFR and RBF. The DAD-HF trial investigated 60 patients randomized to low dose furosemide (continuous infusion 0.5 mg/kg/day) with or without low dose dopamine (2 μg/kg/min). Dopamine preserved renal function compared to furosemide alone in patients with acute decompensated heart failure. There were no significant differences found in a trial comparing high vs low dose furosemide or bolus vs continuous infusion on renal function or symptoms. Novel agents targeting fluid overload, renal function, contractility, and vasomotion may provide new therapeutic options for acute heart failure.