Congestive Heart Failure Clinic

Congestive heart failure is a long-term condition that happens when your heart can’t pump blood well enough to give your body a normal supply. Nearly 5 million Americans are currently living with congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF affects people of all ages, from children and young adults to the middle-aged and elderly.

Good Samaritan's Congestive Heart Failure Clinic was created to help patients navigate this diagnosis while living a full life.

What to expect in the CHF Clinic:

• Knowledgeable professionals
  • Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Pharmacy and CHF Navigator
• Disease Education
  • Personalized diagnosis and plan of care
• Symptom Management
  • What to watch for
  • When to report
• Medication Management
  • Medication review
  • Medication recommendations
  • Medications to avoid
• Self-Care Management
  • Diet
  • Exercise
• Resources
  • To help you succeed

What do I need to be prepared for my appointment at the CHF Clinic?

• Get ordered lab work
  • The day before if possible
  • If not, come an hour early and go to the lab first
• Bring your support person
  • You will receive a lot of helpful information
• Allow enough time for your appointment
  • Most appointments last 1.5 hours
• Bring your daily log
  • Blood pressure
  • Heart rate
  • Weights
• Bring your medications
  • Bottles are best
  • Most up to date medication list

The Congestive Heart Failure Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment or if you have any questions, call 812-885-6948.