 You
are not alone. Heart failure is a disease caused by weak
or damaged heart muscle that is unable to pump enough blood
throughout the body. One of the most common causes of hospitalization,
heart failure affects over 5 million Americans, with 500,000
new cases diagnosed each year. Learning you have heart failure
can be very frightening. But there is positive news for people
with this serious disease. The range of treatment options
for patients with heart failure has grown dramatically with
the introduction of new therapies and ongoing research. These
options are helping people to better manage their disease
and continue to live full, rewarding lives.
The most common forms of heart failure
are treated with medication and electrical devices such as
pacemakers and implantable
defibrillators, but if symptoms continue to worsen, other
therapies are needed.
Successfully managing severe heart failure
including monitoring of medications, diet, activity, and
other aspects of daily livingrequires
ongoing intervention by cardiologists and supporting health
care providers who specialize in treating the unique physical
and emotional challenges faced by people with heart failure.
For information about our , click here.
Our experienced team works closely with
your referring cardiologist to ensure the best treatment
options and continuity of care.
Our cardiac specialists consult with patients at two convenient
locations.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
973.926.7205
Advanced Heart Failure Treatment
and Transplant Program
at Summit Medical Group, Cardiology Department
1 Diamond Hill Road
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
908.277.8907
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