Advanced Heart Failure Program Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question According to the American Heart Association, more than 6 million Americans living with heart failure, and about 10 percent have advanced heart failure. For these patients, conventional heart therapies and symptom management strategies are no longer working. National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, has one of the state’s only Advanced Heart Failure Programs. Our program is led by board-certified heart failure specialists who have deep knowledge of the latest therapies, treatments and clinical trials. Plus, we have a multidisciplinary team who works with patients to make sure all of their health conditions are well managed. Our goal is to improve patients’ symptoms and, ultimately, their quality of life. Types of Heart Failure We Treat At National Jewish Health, we diagnose and treat many types of advanced heart failure, including: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (systolic heart failure) Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (diastolic heart failure) Right-sided heart failure Cardiac amyloidosis Cancer and cancer treatment-related heart failure Advanced Heart Failure Care at National Jewish Health Advanced heart failure treatment and management options vary widely from person to person, depending on your underlying condition, age, disease stage and care goals. Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment Our board-certified heart failure specialists work with patients to provide the proper diagnosis and leading-edge therapies and treatments. Comprehensive Care Planning Our advanced heart failure team partners with patients and their caregivers to develop customized, comprehensive care plans. Care plans are based on the latest research and treatment options, as well as the patients’ personal goals for managing their heart failure symptoms and progression. Multidisciplinary Care Advanced heart failure patients commonly have other conditions that need to be managed along with their heart failure. At National Jewish Health, we have a multidisciplinary team – including nephrology, hematology, pulmonology, advanced nursing care, palliative and symptom management care, and home care services – that works with you to make sure all of your conditions are well managed. Doctors Ankie Amos, MD, FACC + × Ankie Amos, MD, FACC Ankie Amos, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure at National Jewish Health. Dr. Amos is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Santi Yarlagadda, MD + × Santi Yarlagadda, MD Santi Yarlagadda, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure at National Jewish Health. Dr. Yarlagadda is in the Division of Cardiology. Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Does Keto Diet Help Reverse Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction? New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Resolute doctors help child thrive despite ongoing medical conditions Asher is friendly, outgoing, curious, smart and full of energy — everything a 2-year-old should be. His joyful smile is contagious as he gives a fist bump to every nurse and doctor that comes by his hospital room. These doctors and nurses are part of his medical team from National Jewish Health and our colleagues at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC). They are committed to ensuring this bright little boy grows up to be strong and healthy. Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Resolute doctors help child thrive despite ongoing medical conditions Asher is friendly, outgoing, curious, smart and full of energy — everything a 2-year-old should be. His joyful smile is contagious as he gives a fist bump to every nurse and doctor that comes by his hospital room. These doctors and nurses are part of his medical team from National Jewish Health and our colleagues at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC). They are committed to ensuring this bright little boy grows up to be strong and healthy. Read More View All Patient Stories