Congestive Heart Failure

At Trinity Health Michigan, we’re committed to helping you feel better, avoid hospitalizations and improve your overall quality of life. We encourage you to play an active role in your health by taking steps to manage heart failure. Through education and support, we empower you to make positive changes and adopt healthy habits. 

Our team includes board certified heart failure doctors, dietitians and care managers. We monitor your health using sophisticated technology that allows you to check in with your care team from the comfort of your home. We help you live your life as we work together to manage your health.

What Is Heart Failure?

Heart failure (also called congestive heart failure) occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood for the organs, muscles and tissues in the body to function properly. Heart failure can happen for a variety of reasons, including coronary artery disease, AFib and structural heart and valve problems. Most people with heart failure are older and have heart disease, though younger people with congenital heart issues can also develop the condition.

Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fluid retention, fatigue and fast heartbeat. You may also notice that your legs are swollen because your circulatory system is struggling to move blood and fluid through your body. Although there is no cure for heart failure, we can help you avoid hospitalizations and feel better.

Heart Failure Care at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

With Trinity Health Michigan, you have the latest research, sophisticated monitoring technology and an entire team of heart experts behind you. We help you improve your quality of life with unwavering support and guidance. 

Here, you’ll find:

• Convenient monitoring: With CardioMEMS™, you can check in with your care team from the comfort of your home. An implanted device sends us data about your heart. This revolutionary technology can detect heart issues before you experience any symptoms, allowing us to adjust medications and significantly reduce hospitalizations. 
   
• Emphasis on education: We’re passionate about helping you adopt diet and lifestyle habits that can make a big difference in your quality of life. Our dietitians offer practical nutrition advice, recipes and tips for healthier living. We want you to feel empowered, so you can understand your treatments and make healthier choices. 
   
• Access to clinical trials: You may be able to participate in a national clinical trial testing new treatment methods such as ICDs and pacemakers. Our robust research department focuses on innovations in heart failure care, and we’re always studying advances that improve heart health. 
   
• Collaboration: We work closely with your primary care physician and other specialists to coordinate your care, especially if you have multiple health concerns. If you need a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), we work with your electrophysiologists, guide you through your procedures and support your recovery. 
   
• Support services: You’ll receive comprehensive care and encouragement from our top team of doctors, nurses and dietitians. Your unique health situation requires a customized treatment plan and steadfast support from a team of experienced specialists. We are here for you.

Heart Failure Support Group

As part of our Prevention and Wellness programs, we offer a variety of support groups for patients, family members, loved ones and caregivers. Sharing your experiences and concerns with others can help you feel supported and encouraged. Learn more about Prevention and Wellness programs.