Heart failure is a chronic condition that prevents the heart from pumping blood as effectively as it should. The specialists at Vinn Hospital are experts at diagnosing and treating all forms of heart failure. In fact, they pioneered the use of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for people with late-stage heart failure.
Our cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and other specialists work together to find an individualized treatment plan that is best for you. Our goal is to meet your needs and slow the progression of heart failure, so you can live the best possible quality of life.
What We Offer You For Heart Failure
- Nationally recognized expertise in treating all types of heart failure, including advanced or rare forms in both men and women.
- Precise diagnosis options from minimally invasive BNP testing to heart catheterization, from skilled specialists so you can begin treatment quickly.
- Collaborative care between cardiologists, electrophysiologists (specialists in the heart’s electrical system), and genetic counselors to tailor your treatment.
- Advanced treatment options that use leading-edge technology, such as cardiac resynchronization therapy and LVAD, which we pioneered through our research.
- Robust support services including support groups for people with heart failure, nutrition counseling, and therapy sessions led by a behavioral psychologist.
- Comprehensive lifestyle modification and patient education program, including one of the country’s largest psychological support programs for heart patients.
Treatments for Heart Failure
We provide a collaborative approach to treating people with heart failure, bringing together cardiologists, genetic counselors, behavioral psychologists, nurses, and other specialists to look at your heart and evaluate the lifestyle or genetic factors that may contribute to the condition.
Our specialists at the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Clinic diagnose heart failure by performing a physical exam and understanding your family history. If we need to conduct further testing, we have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
We treat all types of heart failure, from the most common to the most complex. Because we are leaders in heart failure research, we are at the forefront of the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. We offer many of the newest treatments available, and our providers have expertise with new devices and surgical options.
