Over 6 million adults in the United States have heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart can not pump oxygenated blood to the body – the heart muscle is failing to squeeze or open. According to Cardiologist Cynthia Kos, DO “it’s the cancer of cardiology,” and can lead to hospitalizations, lost days at work and can even be fatal. She explains why it’s important to detect heart failure early and get treatment. Learn about risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart failure and its stages. Advanced heart failure occurs when the disease progresses.  Dr. Kos explains on the Hurley in the Morning radio show the diagnosis, management and treatment for advanced heart failure, including the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and the importance of regularly monitoring advanced heart failure symptoms.

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