There is no drug that works best for heart failure treatment, and heart failure treatment options vary from person to person. Commonly used medications for heart failure treatment include furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, captopril, metoprolol, digoxin, etc. According to the different stages and signs of heart failure, heart failure is categorized into left heart failure and right heart failure.
1. Left heart failure: left heart failure often occurs in the early stage. It is usually characterized by varying degrees of dyspnea and pulmonary hemorrhage. It is usually treated with labeled diuretics such as furosemide, ACEI inhibitors such as captopril, and beta-blockers such as metoprolol. It should be noted that furosemide is a potassium-excreting diuretic, which may lead to hypokalemia. β-blockers are only suitable for stable heart failure, and are absolutely contraindicated in acute heart failure.
2. Right heart failure: right heart failure is often secondary to left heart failure, usually manifested as circulation stasis. You can choose cardiac drugs for treatment, digitalis can enhance myocardial contractility, reduce heart rate. But acute heart failure within 24 hours absolutely prohibited.
The treatment of heart failure requires systematic judgment, heart failure treatment drugs have a complex order of medication and contraindications, it is not recommended to take on their own, please consult a doctor and take medication according to medical advice.