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Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by Michelle Badash, MS

The treatment and management of congestive heart failure includes lifestyle changes, medications, medical devices, and surgery.

The goal of these treatments is to improve heart function, control excess water and salt retention, and reduce further risk of heart damage.

Treatment involves the following:

Lifestyle changes | Medications | Surgery and Medical Devices | Alternative and Complementary Therapies

References:

American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/ .
Heart Failure Online website. Available at: http://www.heartfailure.org .
Mayo Clinic Heart Center website. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/HB00057 . Accessed January 30, 2007.

Last reviewed September 2012 by Michael J. Fucci, DO

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Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by Michelle Badash, MS

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