Medications are often used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It might be necessary for a patient to take more than one kind of medication. It is especially important for patients to take their medicine exactly as prescribed. There are many types of medications that may be prescribed. They include Vasodilators , which make the blood vessels widen or open up.
Vasodilators make it easier for blood to flow and reduce the heart's work load.
Ace-inhibitors are also included in this group. Beta Blockers are used to help the heart work more efficiently over time. Hospitalization Hospitalization might be required for the patient diagnosed with CHF if the symptoms are too severe or if the patient is unable to respond to initial forms of treatment. Surgery may be indicated for some patients. Surgical options include, but are not limited to, correcting congenital defects, repairing or replacing defective valves, angioplasty, bypass surgery, and transplantation as a last resort.