Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen effectively enough to support other organs and meet the body’s needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart failure affects more than six million Americans.
Heart failure is marked by symptoms that may include:
- Shortness of breath during daily activities.
- Trouble breathing when lying down.
- Weight gain, with swelling in the feet, legs, ankles, or abdomen.
- Feeling generally tired or weak.
For an estimated 10% of Americans, symptoms are more severe, and the disease is more advanced, requiring a highly specialized, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Lee Health recently celebrated the grand opening of the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic at the Lee Health Heart Institute. This clinic is a true differentiator for our program, enabling our teams to deliver next-generation, highly specialized, personalized care—close to home, where patients and their families want and deserve to receive it…