Comprehensive Heart Failure Care by a Specialized Multidisciplinary Team

The Heart Failure Program at Bumrungrad International Hospital provides comprehensive care for people with heart failure, addressing every aspect of the condition. Our heart failure specialists work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team experienced in caring for heart failure patients to develop individualized treatment plans that help improve quality of life while reducing hospitalizations and mortality.

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The Heart Failure Care Journey

From Heart Failure to a New Chance at Life
Caring Every Step of the Way, For a Strong Heart Again

Acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock are critical conditions that require immediate, specialized care to maximize the chances of survival and recovery.

At Bumrungrad International Hospital, we provide comprehensive, end-to-end care. From 24/7 monitoring in the ICU, to multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment planning, and the use of advanced mechanical circulatory support technologies such as ECMO and pVAD (Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device). These technologies help support heart function during the most critical stages and serve as a bridge for the next phase of treatment.

Our team of heart failure specialists, interventional cardiologists with expertise in advanced mechanical circulatory support, cardiac surgeons, and specialized healthcare professionals work together to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient. Care may include medical therapy, advanced heart failure interventions, heart transplantation when appropriate, and cardiac rehabilitation. Ensuring seamless care through every stage of treatment.

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Advanced Heart Failure Treatment Journey

From Medical Therapy to Heart Transplantation
Our specialized multidisciplinary team provides advanced heart failure treatment, to create opportunities for our patients to live life to the fullest again.

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Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)
- Evidence-based medical treatment, tailored to each patient's needs.
Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support
- pVAD (Impella®) & ECMO to provide temporary cardiac support during critical illness and serve as a bridge to heart transplantation.
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
- Pacemakers, CRT, and ICDs for patients who meet the appropriate clinical indications.
Heart Transplantation
- A treatment option for patients who are carefully selected.
Comprehensive Management of Comorbidities
- Ongoing management of diabetes, hypertension, and vascular disease to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Long-Term Follow-up
- Cardiac rehabilitation and continuous follow-up by a multidisciplinary team.

FAQ

Q: Can a patient with advanced heart failure relieve their symptoms?

A: Yes. Even in severe cases, specialized medical therapy combined with advanced mechanical circulatory support can improve quality of life and reduce symptoms.

Q: What is pVAD (Impella®)?

A: It is a small heart pump inserted through a catheter that temporarily supports the pumping function of the left ventricle during critical illness.

Q: Does every patient need a heart transplant?

A: No. Heart transplantation is an option for specific patients. Treatment is personalized, and many patients can be successfully managed with medications and advanced mechanical circulatory support devices.

Q: Who should see a heart failure specialist?

A: Anyone who experiences progressively worsening fatigue or shortness of breath, swelling, difficulty lying flat due to breathing problems, or repeated hospitalizations for heart failure should consult a heart failure specialist.