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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:05 pm


Treatment

Treatment for heart failure varies and involves reducing symptoms, treating the underlying cause of the condition when possible (e.g., antibiotics to treat pneumonia restoring normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation), and using medications to prevent further deterioration of heart function.

In mild cases, lifestyle modifications can help reduce symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling (edema). These modifications may include dietary changes (...Read the full article

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