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Heart Failure
Frequently Asked Questions
9. How is heart failure treated? -
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Many medications are used to manage heart failure. They include
diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers and digoxin. Diuretics are
used to reduce fluid buildup. ACE inhibitors work to improve heart
failure in many ways, including lowering blood pressure. Beta
blockers can also improve heart failure in many ways, including
slowing the heart rate. Digoxin affects the hormones that worsen
heart failure.
For severe heart failure, patients may require additional oxygen, a
mechanical heart pump, or transplantation.
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