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What is the prognosis for patients with severe heart failure?
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Most patients with mild or moderate heart failure can be successfully treated with dietary and exercise programs and the right medications.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPatients with severe heart failure may eventually have to consider heart transplantation.
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Heart failure patients
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yes
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