O tratamento para a insuficiência cardíaca consiste, geralmente, na associação de vários medicamentos, prescritos pelo cardiologista, que vão depender dos sinais e sintomas e histórico de saúde do paciente. Na maior parte dos casos, os remédios para insuficiência cardíaca devem ser tomados durante toda a vida ou durante o período de tempo indicado pelo cardiologista.
Here are some examples of remedies that may be prescribed to treat heart failure:
- ACE inhibitors (angiotensin conversion enzyme) reduce the volume of blood circulating in the arteries and therefore control blood pressure and heart weakness problems when combined with diuretic drugs.
- Facilitating cardiac work and reducing the risk of hospitalization and mortality.
Examples of ACE inhibitors that can be used to treat heart failure include captopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril or lisinopril, for example.
Angiotensin receptor inhibitors can also be used to treat heart failure when IEC treatment is not considered appropriate.
Examples of angiotensin receptor blockers are losartan, candersartan, telmisartan, or valsartan, for example.
Os diuréticos ajudam os rins a eliminar o excesso de água, reduzindo o volume sanguíneo, a pressão arterial e consequentemente a pressão exercida no coração e a pré-carga cardíaca.
Exemplos de diuréticos são a furosemida, hidroclorotiazida, indapamida e espironolactona. Saiba mais sobre cada um destes diuréticos.
Digoxin is a cardiotonic remedy that helps increase the strength of heart contractions and stabilize irregular heartbeats.Learn how to use digoxin and what are the most common side effects.
Beta blockers work by reducing pressure on the heart, reducing heart rate and increasing the strength of the heart muscle.
Examples of beta blockers used in the treatment of heart failure include metoprolol, bisoprolol or carverilol.
To achieve the best results, it is important to follow the treatment indicated by your doctor and eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Learn about the benefits of physical activity to improve heart failure.
Watch also the video below to find out how foods can help manage symptoms of heart failure by reducing heart stress:
Medications used to treat heart failure can cause some side effects, such as dizziness, cough, nausea, fatigue and decreased blood pressure, depending on the medication. If these side effects cause you a lot of discomfort, you should talk to your doctor.but it is not advisable to discontinue treatment without your consent,