Heart failure is a condition that results in problems related to the relaxation or contraction of the heart. In essence, the heart is no longer able to perform its essential functions of pumping oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body.
Among the most common symptoms of heart failure are:
With the region’s only board-certified, fellowship-trained heart failure specialist and the full resources of an academic health system, including a cardiology fellowship program, Marshall Health provides specialized outpatient care for heart failure to work to prevent re-hospitalization. Early referrals help extend life expectancy and quality of life for heart failure patients.
Marshall cardiologists also provide inpatient consulting services at Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center for heart failure exacerbations, cardiac shock and mechanical support.
A provider-based department of Cabell Huntington Hospital
Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
1249 15th Street
Fourth Floor
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: 304.691.8500
Marshall Health and Dr. Rueda are committed to a healthy community, through heart failure education, prevention and management. Dr. Rueda is accepting new referrals upon review. Conditions included cover a wide range of heart failure, such as:
The Heart Failure Clinic only sees patients by physician referral from primary care providers, another specialist or consultation during hospitalization.
Marshall Cardiology
304.691.6841