They teach and provide recommendations for patients and their families. Chronic disease management Emergency inpatient management Treatment Options Medications are adjusted to individual health state and tolerance. Enrollment in FDA-sponsored medication trials is available. A unit is available for IV medications to be given the same day as a clinic visit. Patient education and close follow-up is provided by trained nursing coordinators, dietitians, pharmacists, and rehabilitation nurses.
Heart transplantation is available for appropriate candidates.
Mechanical assist devices are available to support the heart. Medical therapy and follow-up are available for patients with primary pulmonary hypertension. Clinic Visits Prompt diagnosis and close follow-up provide the best results in heart failure. Staff members follow patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings to provide consistent, high quality care that leads to improved patient satisfaction. The Heart Failure Treatment Program strives to prevent hospitalizations and decrease length of stay in the hospital.