Treatments for heart failure, including drug therapy, are based on the stages developed by the ACC/AHA. Stage A patients are treated with:

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Stage A patients are those who are at high risk for heart failure but do not have any structural abnormalities or symptoms of heart failure. These patients are typically treated with drugs for hypertension and hyperlipidemia, if they exist, as well as lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation to reduce their risk of developing heart failure. ACE inhibitors are not typically used in this stage as they are reserved for patients with symptomatic heart failure or structural abnormalities.

Treatments for Heart Failure, Including Drug Therapy, Are Based on the Stages