Heart Failure
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Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood with the efficiency needed to meet the body's demands. It is usually a chronic condition that requires follow-up.
Frequent symptoms:
- Shortness of breath with exertion or when lying down
- Swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen
- Fatigue and reduced tolerance to activity
Common causes: It may result from hypertension, coronary artery disease, valve problems, or other cardiac conditions.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the go-to doctor, with support from the internist in comprehensive management. If you notice symptoms like these, a cardiology evaluation allows the case to be studied and appropriate support to be provided.
Data on 12,047 doctors who treat heart failure
Which specialist treats heart failure?
Heart failure is mainly treated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist. An internist, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, a geriatrician, or a critical care specialist may also be involved, and a general practitioner can provide an initial assessment. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in heart failure
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Frequently asked questions
What is heart failure?
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood with the efficiency needed to meet the body's demands. It is usually a chronic condition that requires follow-up.
Which doctor treats heart failure?
Heart failure is mainly treated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist. An internist, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, a geriatrician, or a critical care specialist may also be involved, and a general practitioner can provide an initial assessment. Find these specialists.