Heart failure is caused by inefficient pumping of blood by the heart, causing blood to back up into parts of the body. This can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs and other organs. The heart’s pumping capacity may be diminished as a result of heart attack, cardiac arrest, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions.
Loyola’s multidisciplinary team of experts includes cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, advanced practice nurses, social workers, dietitians, and pharmacists. Together, this team can help diagnose and treat advanced heart failure through:
Loyola is a nationally recognized leader in cardiac care. U.S. News & World Report ranked us 18th in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery in 2012, making this our 10th year in the top 50.
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Call (708) 327-2738 to speak with an advanced heart failure management representative.
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