Congestive heart failure is where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. It kills many people every year. A variety of medicines has been developed to treat it, but more are still needed. Many approaches are being explored and trials are underway with a variety of new treatments that may help people live longer and with a better quality of life.
Disease: Congestive Heart Failure
Last update: June 2008
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
Trials are underway with a variety of agents that damp down the action of the neurohormones. Research is also underway into compounds that help improve blood flow by lowering the resistance of the blood vessels, compounds which reduce water retention and those which may prevent unwanted cell growth in the heart.
Looking further ahead, early research has begun into therapy using the precursors of muscle cells. It is hoped that these cells may help repair the damaged heart.
Looking further ahead, early research has begun into therapy using the precursors of muscle cells. It is hoped that these cells may help repair the damaged heart.