Definition of diseases treated with combined ACK protocol
Congestive heart failure
The heart loses the ability to pump blood, this ailment can appear after a heart attack, untreated hypertension, defective heart valves, cardiomyopathy, birth defect or chronic diseases.
But also factors that trigger this ailment can be several from an infection, anemia, certain drugs, thrombo pulmonary embolism.
Heart failure is the leading cause of hospital admission for the elderly.
symptoms::
- cough
- fatigue
- Nausea
- fainting
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Tachycardias
- Fluid retention
- Lack of concentration
- Swelling hands and feet
- Sparkling pink expectoration
- Weight gain in a short time
- Frequent need to urinate at night
Treatment is based on drugs, mainly inhibitors, beta-blockers, digitalis (digoxin), statins, diuretics, ivabradine, anticoagulants, calcium antagonists, vasodilators and prevent infections and anemias.
It is also monitored that patients include healthy lifestyle habits, control of physical and mental esters, dietary changes and weight control.
In some cases, surgical treatment is used to introduce bypass, valve replacements or heart transplantation.
Ventricular assist devices improve quality of life in patients who cannot opt for transplantation.
