Heart Failure: Modern Therapy Has Transformed Prognosis
Four pillars of treatment dramatically reduce mortality.
Dr. Marc Aubry
Cardiologist
Breathlessness on exertion or lying flat, ankle swelling, fatigue, weight gain from fluid retention, persistent cough at night.
Diagnostic workup
Echocardiography classifies heart failure by ejection fraction. BNP/NT-proBNP supports the diagnosis.
The four pillars
- ACE inhibitor / ARB / ARNI
- Beta-blocker
- Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
- SGLT2 inhibitor
Lifestyle
Daily weight monitoring, sodium moderation, fluid limits when prescribed, cardiac rehabilitation, vaccinations.
Sudden 2 kg weight gain in 2-3 days signals fluid retention: contact your clinic before symptoms escalate.
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