Despite the administration of cardiotonics and a thiazide diuretic a patient with chronic heart failure has persistent edemata, there is a risk of ascites. What medication should be administered in order to enhance the diuretic effect of the drugs used?

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Spironolactone is an inhibitor of aldosterone and aids in the elimination of fluid.

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