heart and blood vessel disorders
Drug Treatment for Heart Failure
Introduction
 Heart Failure (HF) is a disorder in which the heart is unable to keep up with the demands of the body, leading to reduced blood flow, back-up (congestion) of blood in the veins and lungs, and/or other changes that may further weaken or stiffen the heart. Drug treatment of heart failure involves Drugs to help relieve symptoms: Diuretics, vasodilators, ordigoxin Drugs to help improve survival: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, aldosterone antagonists,angiotensin IIreceptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2s), or sinus node inhibitors The type of drug used depends on the type of heart failure. In systolic heart failure ( Types of heart failure , HFrEF), all drug classes helpful. In diastolic heart failure ( It is important for people to take their drugs regularly and be sure not to let the prescription run out. 