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.
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