Heart Failure
Heart failure is serious and complex.
Heart failure affects more than 5 million people in the United States with over 550,000 new cases diagnosed each year, and increasing numbers of hospitalizations and death attributed to this disease. It remains the number one discharge diagnosis for patients older than 65 years. Even though this disease increases in frequency in older adults, it may affect a person at any age. It is the leading cause of hospitalization for individuals over the age of 60. Despite the wide range of therapies available, heart failure remains a chronic and debilitating medical condition that weakens the heart muscle and causes the heart to pump less effectively.
There are different types of heart failure. It is important that heart failure is accurately diagnosed and an appropriate care plan is started. At Cardiologists, L.C. care is provided by a team of professionals who specialize in heart failure.
The goal of our comprehensive program is to optimize your quality of life and decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Excellent care can lead to a longer and more productive life.
Cardiologists, L.C.’s Heart Failure Program provides patient education, convenient clinic access and advanced treatment options for the most effective management. Our expert team consists of professionals with advanced training in heart failure, including cardiologists, a nurse practitioner, nurse coordinator and medical assistant. The Heart Failure team works directly with both Mercy Medical Center and St. Luke’s Hospital to ensure a smooth transition from the inpatient to outpatient setting.
The comprehensive approach
- We develop an individualized treatment plan to optimize your heart function and relieve symptoms related to heart failure
- Evaluate for reversible causes of heart failure and incorporate up-to-date medical therapies
- Evaluate for other conditions that may aggravate your heart failure
- Provide recommendations on lifestyle changes to help manage your symptoms and decrease the risk for hospitalization
- Provide education and support
- Access to consistent and frequent follow-up care including routine follow-up telephone calls
- Improve the quality of your life
- Support group
- Regular contact with your primary care provider
- 24-hour availability
Contact Cardiologists, L.C. to schedule an appointment or for more information about heart failure disease and treatment options.
