Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute has launched a new Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic, the first and only dedicated heart failure clinic in Kent and Sussex Counties. The clinic is designed to provide timely follow-up and specialized care for patients recovering from heart failure hospitalization.
“We are committed to expanding access to th specialized care our community needs right when they need it most,” Chief of Medical Cardiology and Interventional Cardiologist Aditya Sharma, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI, said. “This clinic strengthens the continuity of heart failure care by ensuring patients receive rapid follow-up, coordinated support and treatments that can prevent avoidable hospitalizations and improve outcomes. It’s an important step forward in advancing the quality and accessibility of cardiac care at Bayhealth.”
The clinic will operate out of both Bayhealth Cardiology in Dover, located on Governor’s Avenue, and Bayhealth Cardiology in Milford, located on Sussex Avenue. The goal is to improve patient outcomes during the vulnerable post-discharge period and reduce preventable emergency department visits as well as readmissions to the hospital.
“Once patients with a heart failure diagnosis are discharged, they will be scheduled for an expedited visit at the CHF Clinic” Sharma said. “Each appointment includes evaluation by a cardiology specialist and a pharmacist, who collaborate to optimize medications, identify early signs of worsening symptoms and provide education to help patients safely manage their condition at home.”
The clinic will also offer IV diuretic therapy, an outpatient treatment that helps remove excess fluid, which can also reduce strain on the heart. This is an important option for patients who may otherwise need hospitalization for symptom relief.
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