get early diagnosed and treat early we can reverse and treat all stages of heart failure home management under medical supervision is also possible by avoiding strenuous activity knowing your body and weighing your body every sunday if weight increases fluid restrictions are essential control carbs and visit the doctor regularly while explaining on the surgical options dr kler dwelled on refractory heart failure when the patient has tried all types of treatment but no relief the patient can be considered for crt or cardiac resynchronization therapy which helps in improving the hearts contraction and is a sort of specialized pacemaker the most effective option can be a cardiac transplant which promises a longevity of 510 years in majority of patients however there is a scarcity of organs in india and theres a strong need to popularize organ donationin the absence of organs and if the patient is above 70 years lvad or left ventricular assist devices also called as artificial heart is another effective optionremember heart failure is not the end of life it is a lesson to live life healthier timely checkups early detection and intervention is key to live a happy healthy life to know more about how to manage heart failure visit views and opinions expressed in the article by the panelistsexperts are based on their independent professional judgement and are disseminated in public interest these views should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice of a registered medical practitioner the purpose of this article is not to promote any medical procedures or medication andor recommend a certain doctor for any specific health issues please consult your registered medical practitioner bccl its affiliates and its group publications disclaim any liability for the accuracy or consequences flowing from adherence to their expert viewsdisclaimer this article has been produced on behalf of beat heart failure by mediawire team