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Is there hope for patients with CHF?
- Yes!!
- Medications like ACE inhibitors and adrenergic blockers have been shown to improve symptoms, decrease the need for hospitalization, and improve survival in CHF
- Aggressive treatment of heart attacks with clot buster medications, balloon angioplasty and stents can decrease the amount of damage caused by CHF
- Preventive measures and sticking to treatment plans are vital in avoiding hospitalization and improving survival
- Heart transplantation may be considered in younger patients with severe CHF, if medical treatment fails
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