There are several compensatory methods for acute heart failure.

The first is mechanical ventilation, including non-invasive mechanical ventilation and tracheal intubation. Mechanical ventilation is commonly referred to as assisted breathing with a ventilator.

The second is continuous renal replacement therapy, commonly known as total ultrafiltration, which can be used to remove excess fluid and metabolic waste from the body.

The third is intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, which can effectively improve myocardial perfusion, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, and increase cardiac output.

The fourth is extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, commonly known as ECMO, which provides external cardiopulmonary support when the heart cannot maintain systemic perfusion or when the kidneys cannot adequately exchange gases.

The fifth is the implantable left ventricular assist device, which can maintain peripheral perfusion during acute heart failure and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, thus reducing cardiac injury.

These five methods can provide compensatory treatment when drug therapy is ineffective for patients with acute heart failure.