There are a number of serious heart conditions that can lead to congestive heart failure, which later may require a
heart transplant or
ventricular assist device. The Center for Advanced Heart and Lung Disease Center offers comprehensive care for patients who need outpatient evaluation, diagnostic imaging services, educational consultation and diagnosis and treatment of more complex and/or chronic conditions pertaining to the heart and lungs. Physicians and surgeons on the center's medical staff offer quality care for even the most complex cardiovascular conditions, such as:
- Amyloidosis
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease: Inoperable
- Cardiomyopathy: Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy: Hypertrophic or Restrictive (including sarcoidosis, LV non-compaction)
- Cardiomyopathy: Infiltrative (including amyloidosis and hemochromatosis)
- Cardiomyopathy: Ischemic
- Hypoplastic Left-Heart Syndrome
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Inoperable Valvular Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
- Refractory Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
Congestive Heart Failure
The Center for Advanced Heart and Lung Disease provides advanced treatment options for patients with heart failure symptoms who need help managing their condition on a daily basis. The goal is to improve the quality of life for patients facing the day-to-day challenges of heart failure, as well as reducing their hospital readmissions.
For patients with advanced heart failure, the Advanced Heart and Lung Disease Center offers innovative destination treatment, including a Ventricular Assist Device Program certified by the Joint Commission and Heart Transplantation.