<s>[INST] What causes heart failure? Can heart failure be reversed? [/INST] Several factors cause heart failure. Discovering what’s behind your heart failure also helps us determine how reversible it is.

Sometimes, heart failure can result from another cardiovascular condition, like coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, or an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). When you get treatment for the underlying condition, your heart failure symptoms may improve as well. Other times, heart failure might occur because of built-up strain on the heart due to a combination of poor blood pressure control, dietary indiscretion, or lack of exercise. In these cases, lifestyle changes often help.

I always tell my patients that the best heart failure care starts with prevention. That means understanding if you’re at risk for heart failure, and if you are, taking steps to reduce your risk. Source: HEALTH PARTNERS. Link: https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/ask-a-cardiologist-answering-critical-questions-about-heart-failure/. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Heart Failure </s>