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Heart failure is a major public health problem that strikes nearly 500,000 new patients
each year. Heart failure 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.
The Heart Failure Program at the UF Health
Cardiovascular Center in Jacksonville is committed to providing patients
with highly specialized care and the most advanced treatment options available.
The program is staffed by University of Florida heart team experts 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, improve
blood circulation and increase the heart's ability to pump.
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.
Video: About Heart Failure
Invasive Diagnostic Procedures
Non-Invasive Diagnostic Procedures
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI, CMRI)
- Cardiac Multi-Slice Computer Tomography (CT)
- Echocardiogram
- Holter Monitoring
- Nuclear Perfusion Imaging
- Treadmill Stress Test
Treatment Options
Patients with heart failure can usually be treated successfully with a combination
of lifestyle changes and medication to remove excess fluid and improve blood circulation,
increasing the heart's ability to pump.
Treatment options include drugs that decrease fluid, improve the pumping capacity
of the heart, improve the shape and size of the heart and prolong survival. Patients
with advanced heart disease, who are resistant to treatment, may require hospitalization
for intravenous medications designed to stabilize their symptoms. Patients with
heart failure also have the availability of devices to prolong survival and improve
cardiac function. Many heart failure patients can benefit from a supervised exercise
program called cardiac rehabilitation.
Jacksonville Heart Failure Specialists
Locations
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Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor
655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
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Suite 3600
15255 Max Leggett Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218