Chronic heart failure: prevention and treatment options

The problem of chronic heart failure remains relevant today. According to the Age of CHF study, the prevalence of this disease in this country is 12%. In 66% of cases CHF has ischemic etiology. Rational approach to treatment and evaluation of all possible risks significantly improves patient's...

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Main Author: S. B. Migutina
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Remedium Group LLC 2013-12-01
Series:Медицинский совет
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Online Access:https://www.med-sovet.pro/jour/article/view/842
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Summary:The problem of chronic heart failure remains relevant today. According to the Age of CHF study, the prevalence of this disease in this country is 12%. In 66% of cases CHF has ischemic etiology. Rational approach to treatment and evaluation of all possible risks significantly improves patient's condition and reduces severity of the disease. Non-drug treatments include low-salt diet and physical rehabilitation based on balanced aerobic activity.Despite a huge list of drugs recommended and used at CHF, attention to medicines called myocardial cytoprotectors remains high.
ISSN:2079-701X
2658-5790