Our Heart Failure Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment and long-term management for patients living with heart failure. The focus is on identifying the underlying cause, optimizing medical treatment, monitoring heart function and helping patients maintain a better quality of life.
Dr. Shripad V. Khairnar provides specialized interventional cardiology and comprehensive cardiac care with an individualized approach to patients with heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions.
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump or fill with blood effectively enough to meet the body's needs. It can develop due to conditions such as coronary artery disease, previous heart attack, high blood pressure, heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy and certain rhythm disorders.
Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. With appropriate evaluation, evidence-based treatment, regular monitoring and lifestyle changes, many patients can manage their condition and improve their daily functioning and quality of life.
Specialized evaluation may be helpful when symptoms persist, heart function is reduced or heart failure requires closer monitoring and treatment optimization.
Shortness of breath during activity or while lying down may require evaluation for heart failure.
Swelling of the feet, ankles or legs can occur when the body retains excess fluid.
Unusual tiredness, reduced exercise capacity or weakness may be associated with reduced cardiac function.
Patients with repeated heart failure admissions may benefit from structured specialist follow-up and treatment optimization.
A structured approach to diagnosis, treatment optimization, monitoring and long-term management of heart failure.
Comprehensive assessment of symptoms, medical history, physical findings and cardiovascular risk factors to understand the cause and severity of heart failure.
Echocardiography and other appropriate cardiac investigations may be used to assess heart chambers, valves, pumping function and overall cardiac structure.
Heart failure medicines are selected and adjusted according to the patient's heart function, symptoms, blood pressure, kidney function and other clinical factors.
Patients can receive guidance regarding fluid retention, weight monitoring, dietary habits and other measures that may help manage symptoms.
Selected patients may be evaluated for advanced cardiac device therapies such as ICD or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy when clinically indicated.
Regular follow-up helps monitor symptoms, treatment response, heart function and overall cardiovascular health over time.
Effective heart failure care involves more than treating symptoms. The underlying cause, heart function, associated medical conditions, medication response and lifestyle factors all need to be considered.
Heart failure management also includes understanding daily symptoms, following the prescribed treatment plan and making appropriate lifestyle changes. Patients and caregivers are encouraged to understand warning signs and maintain regular medical follow-up.
The care plan is individualized according to the patient's condition, associated diseases, medications and functional capacity.
A sudden or significant worsening of heart failure symptoms should be assessed promptly by a medical professional.
Increasing difficulty breathing, especially at rest or while lying down.
Needing additional pillows or sitting upright because of breathing difficulty.
New or worsening swelling in the feet, ankles or legs should not be ignored.
Rapid unexplained weight gain can sometimes indicate increased fluid retention.
Dr. Shripad V. Khairnar provides comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients with heart failure, including detailed evaluation, treatment optimization, monitoring and assessment for advanced therapies when clinically appropriate. The goal is to provide individualized care that supports better symptom control, functional health and long-term cardiac management.