Abstract
This article aims to review and critically analyze recent advances in therapies used for the treatment of heart failure. It is a narrative review with a critical and analytical approach, based on research conducted in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and PubMed databases, using the following Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS): Evolution; Heart Failure; Pharmacological Treatment; Non-Pharmacological Treatment. Articles published between 2016 and 2024, in English and Portuguese, were selected. Heart failure is one of the main causes of hospitalizations and deaths related to cardiovascular diseases worldwide. The therapeutic evolution of heart failure in recent years has significantly contributed to reducing mortality and associated hospitalizations, with pharmacological agents playing a central role in this paradigm shift. The combination of multidisciplinary strategies, personalized treatment, and adherence to clinical guidelines are essential to improving outcomes. However, challenges remain, such as treatment adherence and disease progression in more advanced stages.
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