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Even though about half of people with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure have diastolic heart failure (as opposed to systolic heart failure which represents decreased squeezing function of the heart), we have far fewer evidence-based drug therapies to offer.
For systolic CHF, we have many medications which may be associated with reduced symptoms, improvement in function, and longer lives.
For diastolic CHF, diuretics are often helpful to reduce shortness of breath. There are other medications which are sometimes used, but the evidence to support their use is much less robust.View Thread


A couple thoughts:
1) While exercise can definitely help with weight loss, I tend to break weight loss down to 80% diet, 20% exercise. I like to rebrand exercise as a way to stay healthy, and reduce symptoms from CHF.
2) You will still have a benefit from exercise even if your pulse stays in that range. You didn't mention your age, but my guess is that you are still hitting at least 60% of your predicted maximum heart rate, which in my estimation is still giving you benefits.View Thread





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