Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic

If you have questions, please call us at (775) 445-7651

Heart Failure statistics according to the CDC:

• About 5.1 million people in the United States have heart failure.
• One in 9 deaths in 2009 included heart failure as a contributing cause.
• About half of people who develop heart failure die within 5 years of diagnosis.

Fortunately, congestive heart failure can be well managed when patients have access to a comprehensive program of medical treatment, education, and rehabilitation. The Carson Tahoe Cardiology’s CHF Clinic is designed to meet the challenge of caring for this growing population of heart failure patients. This comprehensive program focuses on improving patient quality of life through medical treatment, vital education, and support services.

Have you been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?

Consider decreasing your chances of re-hospitalization by enrolling in our CHF clinic. The goals of the CHF clinic are to increase the overall quality of life by improving heart function, reducing hospital admissions, empower patients with education, and give access to cardiovascular services and resources available in Northern Nevada.

Signs and Symptoms of CHF include:

• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of legs
• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Difficulty performing daily tasks
• Poor Sleep
• Dizziness

Services provided include:

• One-on-one education with materials
• Close monitoring of your symptoms and vitals
• Coordination of specialized medical and nursing care with other healthcare professionals
• Extensive education on medication, diet and lifestyle changes
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• References to local heart experts for full evaluation on advanced surgical treatments including obtaining an LVAD (left ventricular assist device), high-risk bypass/valve surgery and heart transplant.
• Assistance in affording expensive medications

Carson Tahoe Cardiology

Congestive Heart Failure Clinic
1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 160
Carson City, Nevada 89703