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7 Congestive Heart Failure Treatments

Surgery

Having surgery is another option that can be considered when battling with congestive heart failure. This option should be considered in situations where medications and lifestyle changes can no longer control your symptoms. You can therefore go through some medical procedures and surgeries like: implantation of cardiac pacemaker which helps both sides of the heart to contract the same time; implantation of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) to check the heart rate and correct irregular heart rhythms; a Ventricular Assist Device to help pump blood from the heart to the rest of the body. This machines in your body do not stop you from handling electronic gadgets like phones, oven, car, etc. as some might fear. [7]