Heart Failure Care Heart failure expertise Heart failure, also
known as congestive heart failure (CHF), occurs when the heart
can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
Different from a heart attack, heart failure is a chronic, long-
term condition that prevents the heart from functioning
effectively. Sparks Health System’s heart care specialists
utilize advanced diagnostic technology to determine the cause
and extent of heart failure. Doctors and nurses who specialize
in heart failure provide a comprehensive management program that
offers the latest treatment options, including: - Medical
management – Medications are used to lower blood pressure,
eliminate excess water, prevent clotting, slow heart rate or
alter hormones that affect the heart. Sparks Health System’s
cardiologists can develop a program that combines medication and
lifestyle changes to effectively manage heart failure. - Risk-
factor management – Lifestyle changes such as losing weight and
eating more healthfully, controlling bloo