Chronic congestive heart failure (systolic or diastolic)
Medication list includes midodrine or fludrocortisone, either taking as scheduled or as needed
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History of acupuncture of any kind in the last 3 months
Acute decompensated heart failure, as indicated by clinical picture at time of enrollment
Currently on a mechanical device (LVAD, TAH, ECMO)
History of hepatorenal syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, for which midodrine and fludrocortisone respectively is specifically being used to treat that condition
Lack of suitable locations for which to place acupuncture seeds
Clareo Health | Acupuncture for the Treatment of Medication-Dependent Hypotension in Heart Failure
