Congestive Heart Failure
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Tenacity, teamwork, love, drive heart patient’s treatment journey
Sixty-six year-old Frank Donatelli knew the $39 he spent to join eHarmony was worth it. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt first in Tennessee to implant novel heart support device
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide excellent care for heart failure patients in Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S., Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute recently became the first medical center in the state to implant the HeartMate 3, a novel mechanical circulatory support device. Vanderbilt… Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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CHF project shows home monitoring eases readmissions
In preliminary testing, Vanderbilt Home Care Services (VHCS) has found that Internet-based remote patient monitoring reduces hospital readmissions for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) who are receiving home nursing visits. Read MoreJan 16, 2014