Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. How should chronic constrictive heart failure be treated? My aunt has this condition, and she is 68 years old. She has undergone some treatments before, but it seems like she still feels the same, with no significant improvement.Doctor's answer:
There are many different causes of chronic heart failure, such as patients with coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, or dilated cardiomyopathy. As they age, the condition tends to worsen, leading to recurrent chronic heart failure, where patients experience difficulty breathing, fatigue, and fluid retention. In such cases, active treatment is essential, which can include diuretics, cardiac strengthening medications, and scientific management. If the patient already has hypertension, it is crucial to actively control the hypertension and address other risk factors.