Heart Failure

• Introduction
• Medication for those with heart failure

Medication for patients with heart failure

Medication for those with weakness of the main pumping chamber

• A group of medications have been found to reduce the risk of future problems and should be taken regularly. This includes drugs referred to as ACEI-inhibitors or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers; Beta-blockers; and Aldosterone antagonists.
• Medication to prevent build up of excessive fluid is often required- the most common medication to help the kidneys get rid of fluid is Frusemide.
• If the heart is out of rhythm, in atrial fibrillation, then medication to prevent the heart rate from being excessively fast is often required.

Medication for those with increased stiffness of the main pumping chamber

• Medication to prevent build up of excessive fluid is often required- the most common medication to help the kidneys get rid of fluid is Frusemide.
• If the heart is out of rhythm, in atrial fibrillation, then medication to prevent the heart rate from being excessively fast is often required.
• Medication to ensure control of high blood pressure

Dr Hitesh Patel
Cardiologist
May, 2008