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Understanding Heart Failure Treatment Options

A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Heart Failure

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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025

Overview

Heart failure management involves multiple treatment approaches working together to improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms.

Medication Options

Primary Medications

ACE Inhibitors/ARBs
- Help relax blood vessels
- Reduce strain on heart
Beta Blockers
- Control heart rate
- Improve heart function
Diuretics
- Remove excess fluid
- Reduce swelling

Advanced Medications

Aldosterone Antagonists
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Entresto® (sacubitril/valsartan)

Lifestyle Modifications

Daily Management

Salt Restriction
- Limit to 2000mg/day
- Read food labels carefully
Fluid Management
- Track daily fluid intake
- Monitor weight changes
Regular Exercise
- Start gradually
- Follow cardiac rehab program

Device Therapies

Common Devices

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)

Surgical Options

Coronary bypass surgery
Valve repair/replacement
Heart transplantation

Monitoring and Follow-up

Regular cardiology visits
Daily symptom tracking
Medication adjustment as needed

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