AdventHealth opens clinic to help heart failure patients receive connected care in Polk County

Central Florida South, June 22, 2020 — DAVENPORT, Fla., June 22, 2020 — With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the U.S. and in Florida, cardiac care is a priority at AdventHealth Heart of Florida and a guiding force behind the new Heart Success Center.

In Polk County, the death rate from heart disease is higher than the rest of Florida. AdventHealth leaders see this not only as a cause for concern but as a cause for action.
After returning home from the hospital, heart failure patients often have medical issues that need to be addressed. In many cases, the patients return to the emergency department because they have nowhere else to go.

“The Heart Success Center offers services that supplement a patient’s care plan set up by their primary care provider,’’ explained Shelly Moore, director of Cardiac Care for AdventHealth Heart of Florida and Lake Wales.

Patients will meet with a pharmacist who will help manage their medication management. A dietician will create personalized meal plans and offer education. And the clinical team coordinates care, helps educate and stays connected with the patients.

“We want our patients to know that once they leave the hospital, we will continue to play an active role in their road to wellness,’’ Moore said. “Our Heart Success Center is where heart failure becomes heart success.’’

The Heart Success Center is located at 40124 U.S. Highway 27, Suite 102 in the Cypress Physician Building on the AdventHealth Heart of Florida campus in Davenport.

To learn more about the program or to schedule an appointment, call Call863-422-5331.