<s>[INST] How is Congestive Heart Failure Treated? [/INST] Congestive heart failure treatment aims to improve and extend quality of life for patients. Congestive heart failure is treated and managed through a combination of lifestyle modifications and a wide range of therapies, including medication and interventions, intended to help the heart work more effectively while alleviating heart failure symptoms. Pacemakers and ventricular assist devices can make it easier for the heart to pump blood and remain in rhythm. For some patients with advanced heart failure, a heart transplant may be an option.

Lifestyle Changes

Congestive heart failure patients can improve their quality of life with healthy lifestyle improvements. A heart-healthy diet that includes:

Weight loss and physical activity
Fat and salt reduction
Blood pressure control
Smoking and alcohol cessation
Medical Therapies

Doctors rely on a mix of medical therapies designed to improve heart function while reducing symptoms, such as:

Dilate blood vessels and reduce the workload on the heart
Decrease pressure inside the blood vessels
Reduce fluid in the body
Help the heart beat stronger and more regularly Source: BRIGHAM AND WOMENS. Link: https://www.brighamandwomens.org/heart-and-vascular-center/diseases-and-conditions/congestive-heart-failure-cardiomyopathy. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Heart Failure </s>