TREATMENT OF HEART FAILURE UNDER CURRENT GUIDELINES

Abstract

Throughout the last decade, the therapeutic approach to heart failure has undergone considerable change.The aims of heart failure treatment are those of the treatment of any disease in general and consists of several components (Table: 1)Controlling the amount of salt in the diet is a problem which is more relevant in advanced heart failure than early mild failure.It is not possible to dictate guidelines about sexual activity. Recommendations are given to reassure the not severely compromise, but frightened patient & to reassure the partner who is often even more frightened, and perhaps refer the couple for specialist counseling.Chronic Hear Failure is a common and major medical condition. The patient population of the spectrum of chronic heart failure has increased over the past few decades and it is expected to rise in the coming decades. This is primarily due to improved survival after myocardial infarction & pharmacological & mechanical advances.