Congestive Heart Failure Clinic
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Heart failure occurs when your heart no longer pumps blood or fills with blood the way it should. Many patients experience symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, and fatigue.
What is CHF Clinic?
Congestive Heart Failure Clinic focuses specifically on patients who have been diagnosed with CHF. You may be scheduled in this clinic as a post-hospital follow-up or if you present to the office with symptoms. The goal of our CHF Clinic is to ensure that patients are on the right medications and to provide education such as:
- How to monitor blood pressures
- How to monitor and adjust salt intake
- How to monitor fluid intake and swelling
- The importance of taking daily weights and watching for weight gain
- The importance of taking medications as prescribed
- How diet and lifestyle can help