Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction usually has the options of general treatment, drug treatment, and surgical treatment.
1. General treatment: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction mainly refers to ejection fraction ≥50%, which can be controlled by moderate exercise in daily life and dietary interventions, such as reducing the intake of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
2. Drug therapy: Usually, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, beta-blockers, aldosterone receptor antagonists, calcium antagonists, digitalis, diuretics and other drugs can be chosen for treatment, such as hydrochlorothiazide, elapril, valsartan, metoprolol and so on. Specific medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.
3. Surgery: Usually, pericardiectomy can be chosen; pericardium is a film outside the heart, which plays the role of lubricating the heart muscle and reducing the friction when the heart beats; for people with ejection fraction preserved heart failure, the existence of pericardium may limit the filling of the ventricle; pericardiectomy can be performed to remove the limitation of pericardium on the ability of myocardial dilatation, and to improve the uncomfortable symptoms.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to visit the hospital for early and regular treatment.