There are several medications that can be used to treat CHF. The first is ACE inhibitors. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) open up narrowed blood vessels to improve blood flow. Vasodilators are another option if you cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors shouldn’t be taken with the following medications without consulting with a doctor, because they may cause an adverse reaction. The second type of medication is beta-blockers. Beta-blockers can reduce blood pressure and slow rapid heart rhythm. Beta-blockers should be taken with caution with the following medications, as they may cause an adverse reaction. The third type of medication is diuretics. Diuretics reduce your body’s fluid content. CHF can cause your body to retain more fluid than it should. Thiazide diuretics cause blood vessels to widen and help the body remove any extra fluid. Loop diuretics cause the kidneys to produce more urine. This helps remove excess fluid from your body. Potassium-sparing diuretics help get rid of fluids and sodium while still retaining potassium. If medications aren’t effective on their own, more invasive procedures may be required. Angioplasty, a procedure to open up blocked arteries, is one option. Your cardiologist may also consider heart valve repair surgery to help your valves open and close properly.

The table below includes the most commonly used ICD-10 codes for Congestive Heart Failure: