Heart Failure
Our team offers the most advanced treatment available to improve heart failure symptoms and outcomes.
Heart, Don’t Fail Me Now!
Heart failure describes a heart that cannot keep up with its workload. As a result, the body may not get the oxygen it needs. We can help.
Heart Failure
North Mississippi Medical Center treats patients with congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart has a hard time pumping the blood through the body. Because of this pumping problem, fluid can build up in your feet, legs, stomach and lungs.
Our team can help improve your quality of life by reducing symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fluid retention, fatigue and weakness, and educating you about how to better manage your condition.
Hospital patients receive education and medical intervention, as well as necessary IV medications. Outpatients receive further education, infusion services, nutrition and medication counseling, an exercise program and telephone follow-up. Homebound patients can also benefit from the program through NMMC's Home Health Agency.
Heart failure symptoms may range from mild to severe. They may be constant or come and go. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, it is important for you to keep track of symptoms and report them to your health care provider.
Swelling in feet, ankles and legs
Stomach swelling, nausea, pain and tenderness
[Increased shortness of breath
Decreased urination
Weight gain of 2-3 pounds overnight or 3-5 pounds in one week
Increased weakness and feeling tired
Feeling dizzy or fainting
Feeling restless or confused
Irregular (skipping) or increased heart rate
Dry hacking cough not associated with symptoms of a cold
NMHS offers the most up-to-date treatment available for heart failure.
Cardiac resynchronization therapy uses an implantable device to improve pumping.
Impella pump rests the heart while improving blood profusion during procedures.
Aquapheresis pulls excess fluid from the heart and lungs more quickly.
Several conditions can contribute to the development of heart failure.
Heart attack
High blood pressure
Heart valve problems
Narrowing or blockage of blood vessel
Defects in the heart present at birth
Infections of the heart muscle and/or heart valves
Severe lung disease
Severe anemia (low blood count)
Abnormal heart beats
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Blue Distinction Center of Excellence+ for Cardiac Care
Designated as a BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi Blue Distinction Center of Excellence+ for Cardiac Care.
50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™
Named to IBM Watson Health™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ for inpatient care.
Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
CABG Quality Rating
Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3-star overall quality rating for coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
STEMI Receiving Center
STEMI Receiving Center, Mississippi State Department of Health
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Related Resources
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