Weight loss may be recommended. Aggressive treatment of hospitalized patients is frequently guided by a cardiac specialist. Intravenous medications may be used to give a faster response, including inotropic drugs, vasodilator drugs, and diuretics. In severe cases, dialysis may be performed to remove excess fluid. A heart transplant may be considered.
Heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a possibility of reduced life expectancy.
Many forms of heart failure are well controlled with medication and correction of underlying disorders. It may become a chronic illness. Heart failure worsens with infection or other physical stressors. Call your health care provider if weakness , increased cough or sputum production, sudden weight gain or swelling , or other new or unexplained symptoms develop. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.