Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure Services offered in Mansfield, TX

Congestive heart failure (CHF) means your heart cannot adequately pump oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. Viral Lathia, MD, and the team at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care in Mansfield, Texas, specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating CHF. They take a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to care, using state-of-the-art tools and treatments so that you get the best outcomes. Call the office or request an appointment online today. Virtual appointments are also available.

Congestive Heart Failure Q&A

What is congestive heart failure?

CHF, also called heart failure, is a type of heart disease in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. The heart is either too weak to adequately pump blood or can’t fill up with enough blood.

When your heart can’t supply enough oxygen-rich blood, it affects organ health and function, leading to organ damage. It also affects the movement of fluid throughout the body, causing fluid to build up in the legs (edema) and lungs.

CHF is a chronic heart condition, but you can live a long and active life with the proper treatment.

What are the types of congestive heart failure?

Dr. Lathia at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care classifies CHF into types based on the part of the heart affected. Types of CHF include:

Left-sided heart failure

With left-sided heart failure, your heart can’t pump blood throughout the body because it’s too weak to pump hard or too stiff to fill up with enough blood.
Right-sided heart failure

With right-sided heart failure, your heart is too weak to pump blood to your lungs to pick up oxygen. Right-sided heart failure is less common than left-sided heart failure.
Congestive heart failure

Though used interchangeably, CHF is a type of heart failure that occurs when fluid in the legs and lungs builds up. CHF requires immediate medical care. CHF increases your risk of developing other health issues like an irregular heartbeat, kidney disease, or pulmonary hypertension.

What can I expect during a congestive heart failure evaluation?

You can expect a compassionate and thorough evaluation when you visit Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care for help with CHF. Dr. Lathia asks detailed questions about your symptoms, medical history, and family history.

He performs a physical exam and may run various tests to confirm or rule out a diagnosis, such as bloodwork, electrocardiogram (EKG), or echocardiogram.

What are the treatments for congestive heart failure?

Dr. Lathia customizes your CHF treatment plan based on the severity of your symptoms, underlying complications, and medical history. Initial treatment may include medication to improve heart function and lifestyle changes.

Dr. Lathia may also recommend various procedures to manage your CHF, such as placement of a pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD), which are devices that support heart pumping.

Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care also offers Impella®, which is a supportive device that helps stabilize a weak heart.

For comprehensive care for congestive heart failure, call Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care or request an appointment online today.