Advanced Heart Care in Kansas City

• Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. This often causes fluid to build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath.
• Cardiomyopathy refers to chronic disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
• There are many causes of heart failure and cardiomyopathy.
• It is a chronic condition, and we are passionate about helping you achieve the best possible outcome.
• Optimal management of other health problems is important.
• Prognosis depends on many factors such as age, cause of heart failure/cardiomyopathy, and the presence of other underlying health problems.

To learn more, visit the American Heart Association and find helpful resources for managing heart failure symptoms.

• Initiation and optimization of medications to help your heart pump blood more efficiently.
• Close monitoring of lab values.
• Collaboration and close communication with your health care providers to facilitate management of complex cases in patients with multiple health issues.
• Education for patients and families with the goal of living a more independent lifestyle. We will help you take charge of your health with recognizing signs of improvement as well as concerning symptoms to report to your health care provider.

Heart failure is the number one reason individuals end up back in the hospital within 30 days of discharge. At the Advanced Heart Care Clinic, we want to ensure our patients are equipped with the information they need to feel confident they are making healthy choices.

Below is a list of resources we've compiled to make it easy for our patients while giving them peace of mind.

• Low Sodium Grocery List
• Sodium Intake Log
• Blood Pressure Log
• Daily Weight Chart
• Mom's Meals® Lower Sodium Meal Delivery

For more tips on understanding your risk factors, symptoms and stages of heart failure, visit the Heart Failure Society of America's patient hub.

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