What Happens During The Initial Evaluation For Heart Failure?

Dr. Abraham answers the question: 'Initial Evaluation For Heart Failure?'

ByABC News
March 3, 2009, 12:15 PM

— -- Question: What happens during the initial evaluation for heart failure?

Answer: The initial evaluation for heart failure should include a search for its cause. It's important to determine whether or not patients have coronary artery disease or other factors as a cause of their heart failure because this will subsequently determine their treatment.