Heart failure is treated with a vigorous blend of patient education, dietary changes, and medications. The main agent of this category is digoxin. In-hospital options include dopamine, dobutamine, and milrinone. Advanced, severe heart failure requires heart transplantation. Palliative measures, which can be implemented when a donor becomes available, involve surgical procedures.
Treatment provides mechanical circulatory support.
The outcome varies. The disorder is chronic and the condition may deteriorate rapidly. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.