ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme. |
Initial evaluation |
History and physical examination |
Electrocardiography |
Echocardiography |
Exercise testing |
Chest radiography |
Laboratory tests of haemoglobin, glucose, electrolytes, thyroid function |
Treatment |
Patient education according to a checklist |
Drug treatment with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, spironolactone, β adrenoblockers |
Surgical intervention or pacemaker treatment if needed |