Heart failure is treated in several ways. The aims of treatment are to reduce symptoms and delay progression of the disease, reduce hospitalisation, extend and improve the quality of life.

There are three main groups of drugs, which are used to treat heart failure: angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, diuretics and beta blockers. ACE inhibitors help dilate arteries and lower blood pressure, and thus improve heart and circulation function. Beta-blockers can improve the function of the left ventricle and may help prevent heart rhythm problems. Diuretics keep fluid from building up in the body and decrease the amount of fluid in the lungs, which aids breathing.

In selected cases, heart failure can be treated by surgery, such as valve replacement or repair, coronary artery bypass surgery, or even  transplantation.