Heart Failure Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce strain on the heart, improve overall cardiovascular health, and manage symptoms effectively.

Adopting a heart-healthy diet low in sodium and saturated fats to reduce fluid retention and strain on the heart.
Engaging in regular, appropriate physical activity as advised by a doctor to improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce symptoms.
Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption to prevent further damage to the heart and blood vessels.
Monitoring weight daily and reporting any sudden increases, which can indicate fluid retention.

ConsultCardiologistDietitianPhysiotherapist

Medicinal Treatment

To manage symptoms, improve heart function, slow disease progression, and reduce hospitalizations.

Diuretics to reduce fluid retention and swelling (oedema), easing breathlessness.
ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) to relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the heart's workload.
Beta-blockers to slow heart rate, improve heart function, and reduce the risk of arrhythmias.
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists (MRAs) to block hormones that can worsen heart failure and improve outcomes.
SGLT2 inhibitors, a newer class of drugs, shown to improve heart and kidney function in heart failure patients.

ConsultCardiologistGeneral Practitioner

Surgical Treatment

To restore optimal heart function, correct underlying structural or electrical issues, or provide advanced life-sustaining support.

Implantation of devices like pacemakers, ICDs (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators), or CRT (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) to regulate heart rhythm and improve pumping efficiency.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery to improve blood flow to the heart muscle if heart failure is caused by severe coronary artery disease.
Heart valve repair or replacement to correct structural defects in heart valves that contribute to heart failure.
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) as a mechanical pump to support heart function in severe cases, often as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy.
Heart transplant for end-stage heart failure when other treatments are no longer effective, replacing the diseased heart with a healthy donor heart.

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Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce strain on the heart, improve overall cardiovascular health, and manage symptoms effectively.

Adopting a heart-healthy diet low in sodium and saturated fats to reduce fluid retention and strain on the heart.

Engaging in regular, appropriate physical activity as advised by a doctor to improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce symptoms.

Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption to prevent further damage to the heart and blood vessels.

Monitoring weight daily and reporting any sudden increases, which can indicate fluid retention.

ConsultCardiologistDietitianPhysiotherapist

Medicinal Treatment

To manage symptoms, improve heart function, slow disease progression, and reduce hospitalizations.

Diuretics to reduce fluid retention and swelling (oedema), easing breathlessness.

ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) to relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the heart's workload.

Beta-blockers to slow heart rate, improve heart function, and reduce the risk of arrhythmias.

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists (MRAs) to block hormones that can worsen heart failure and improve outcomes.

SGLT2 inhibitors, a newer class of drugs, shown to improve heart and kidney function in heart failure patients.

ConsultCardiologistGeneral Practitioner

Surgical Treatment

To restore optimal heart function, correct underlying structural or electrical issues, or provide advanced life-sustaining support.

Implantation of devices like pacemakers, ICDs (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators), or CRT (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) to regulate heart rhythm and improve pumping efficiency.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery to improve blood flow to the heart muscle if heart failure is caused by severe coronary artery disease.

Heart valve repair or replacement to correct structural defects in heart valves that contribute to heart failure.

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) as a mechanical pump to support heart function in severe cases, often as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy.

Heart transplant for end-stage heart failure when other treatments are no longer effective, replacing the diseased heart with a healthy donor heart.

ConsultCardiothoracic SurgeonInterventional Cardiologist

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Heart Failure Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

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About This Disease