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Health Encyclopedia: Medications For Congestive Heart Failure

Medications


Many different medications are used in the treatment of heart failure. They include:

  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  • Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Aldosterone blockers
  • Digitalis
  • Hydralazine and nitrates
  • Statins
  • Nesiritide (Natrecor)
  • Aspirin

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are among the most important drugs for treating patients with heart failure. ACE inhibitors open blood vessels and decrease the workload of the heart. T...

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