Heart Failure Therapy

Heart Failure Therapy

Heart failure is a dynamic disease and determining the prognosis can be challenging. At Northside Hospital Heart Institute, we have board-certified and fellowship-trained advanced heart failure physicians and advanced practitioners who are specialists in this field. We utilize innovative treatments and technologies to manage patients with severe cardiomyopathy.

Our clinics provide a multidisciplinary team approach. Patients and caregivers receive education and follow-up treatment plans regarding their heart failure diagnosis and self-management of the disease. We utilize proven tools and techniques so that patients may continue to lead fulfilling lives. 

Common Indicators for Referring to an Advanced Heart Failure Specialist:

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
• Cardiac Amyloidosis (ATTR)
• Cardiac Sarcoidosis
• Persistent symptoms (NYHA class III, IV) despite GDMT
• Left ventricular ejection fraction less than 35%
• Increased left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (6.5 cm or greater)
• Outpatient referrals for any Heart Failure patient for Guidelines Driven Medical Therapy
• Consistently low blood pressure with systolic pressure of less than 100 mm Hg
• Increased diuretic requirements or worsening heart failure symptoms such as persistent edema, worsening shortness of breath, or sudden onset weight gain related to fluid retention
• Reduced end-organ perfusion (renal function, hepatic function)

Treatments We Offer:

• Heart Failure Disease Management
• Evaluation, Referral and Ongoing Management of Barostim Therapy
• Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM)
• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D & CRT-P)
• Inotropic Therapy
• Clinical Trials
• Monitoring of fluid index on certain Implantable Cardiac Devices

Medication Access Support

Our team assists patients in obtaining Guideline Directed Medical Therapy, including support with pharmaceutical patient assistance programs to help eligible patients obtain medications at reduced or no cost.

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