What should a heart failure patient take they're contraindicated to beta blockers?

Contraindicated?: Betablockers are commonly used and in fact recommended for the treatment of heart failure. They are usually not started in the acute, decompensated patient, especially if in shock or with low blood pressures.

Heart failure: It really depends on the type of heart failure. Here are some of the common options 1.Acei inhibitors (if no contraindication) 2. Hydralazine and nitrates 3. Calcium channel blockers.

Manny Choices: If beta blockers are contraindicated there are many other choices depending on your case 1diuretics 2ace inhibiters 3arbs angiotensin reseptor blockers 4calcium channel blockers 5aldactone inhibiters 6blood vessel dilators 7digoxin 8heart pump meds every case is differernt and your cardiologist will prescribe what is good for you if beta blockers are contraindicated.