What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure means the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Common symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling in the feet, ankles, or legs)
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Fluid buildup in the lungs
- Shortness of breath
Don’t ignore these signs!
Call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately if you experience these symptoms.
Why Choose Stormont Vail for Heart Failure Care?
- Advanced Heart Imaging: Accurate diagnosis and ongoing monitoring
- Mayo Clinic Care Network Member: Access to world-class expertise
- Personalized Care Plans: Tailored to your needs
- Multidisciplinary Team: Cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, and care coordinators supporting you every step
Living Your Best Life With Heart Failure
- Take medications as prescribed
- Follow your recommended diet
- Limit fluid intake
- Weigh yourself daily
- Exercise regularly (as advised by your care team)
- Monitor symptoms and contact your provider if anything changes
- Keep all scheduled appointments (especially early in your care)
Know Your Heart Zones: Daily Self-Check
Green Zone: All Clear
- No shortness of breath
- No swelling
- No weight gain
- No chest pain
No decrease in activity level
Yellow Zone: Caution
- Weight gain of 2–3 lbs. in a day
- Increased cough or swelling
- More shortness of breath with activity
- Needing extra pillows to sleep
Red Zone: Medical Alert
- Shortness of breath at rest
- Unrelieved chest pain
- Needing to sit up to sleep
- Weight gain of 5 lbs. in a week
- Confusion or memory problems
Contact your provider if you enter the Yellow Zone. Waiting until the Red Zone may require hospital care.
Treatment Options
We offer a full spectrum of heart failure treatments to help you manage your condition and reduce complications:
- Medication management
- Lifestyle counseling
- Advanced imaging and diagnostics
- Coordination with specialists
Heart Failure Care Team
Our dedicated team includes cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, and care coordinators—all working together to support your heart health.
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Our Heart Center & Clinic Location
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus
1102 St. Marys RoadJunction City, KS 66441
Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus
1325 Research Park DriveManhattan, KS 66502