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Heart failure is a major public health problem that strikes nearly 500,000 new patients each year and can result from hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart attack and diseases of the heart muscle. Chronic congestive heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization in the elderly. Located at the Shands Jacksonville Cardiovascular Center, the Heart Failure Program is committed to providing patients with highly specialized care and the most advanced treatment options available.
The program is staffed by University of Florida physicians who provide inpatient and outpatient services. Patients with heart failure can usually be treated with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication to remove excess fluid and improve blood circulation, increasing the heart's ability to pump and preventing rhythm disturbances.
Patients of the Heart Failure Program also benefit from the multidisciplinary expertise of specially trained nurses, pharmacists and dietitians. The team provides each patient with a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plan.
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