Heart Failure Clinic At the only Heart Failure Clinic in the Greensboro area, we help patients manage the symptoms of heart failure. Our purpose is to allow patients to be active participants in their own care, reduce the number of unnecessary visits to the emergency room, and prevent hospitalizations.
The Heart Failure Clinic assists with: • Managing symptoms of heart failure • Risk factor modification (decreasing cholesterol, decreasing blood pressure, and improving diet) • Managing medications associated with heart failure • Education and support
Patients learn the signs and symptoms of heart failure and how to deal with them. Our staff also helps patients understand the role diet and exercise can play in improving their health.
Visits to the Heart Failure Clinic may include: • Check of vital signs and level of ability in moving about comfortably • Diagnostic testing to determine need for devices to help head squeeze • Education about drugs and device therapies that help people live longer and feel better • Medication adjustments to help patients take therapies (successfully) that improve the squeeze of the heart and reduce symptoms of volume overload and weakness
For more information about the Heart Failure Clinic, call 336-547-1752.
Anticoagulation Clinic Our Anticoagulation Clinic offers a focused approach to help patients manage the proper level of blood anti-clotting medications. It’s vital for patients using this therapy to maintain the proper range of blood clotting time. During each visit to the clinic, patients will be assessed for compliance with blood-thinner therapy, complications associated with prescribed medicines, newly started or recently discontinued medications that may alter blood-thinner concentrations, dietary changes that may affect blood levels, and other issues that may alter medication dosing. Based on these results, proper dosing of medication can be determined. Patients may have blood-thinners like Warfarin prescribed to reduce the chance of stroke, heart attack, or blood clots in the lung or leg. Each patient will receive individualized dosing recommendations in verbal and written formats to assist with patient compliance. Our staff works diligently to keep our patients safe from complications and in the appropriate ranges to enhance the care experience.
Lipid Clinic The Lipid Clinic at LeBauer HeartCare works to determine optimal therapy plans with dietary, exercise, and medication management to help our patients reach individualized goals. Our Doctors of Pharmacy, who have extensive training in pharmacology and lipid disorders, work to identify previous medication intolerances, therapy options, and goals for treatment based on patient preferences in consult with national guidelines and current data presented in clinical trials.
Women’s Clinic Heart disease is the leading cause of death (1 of every 3) in American women – no matter what their race or ethnicity. The good news is that heart disease can be prevented or controlled. Treatment includes lifestyle changes – be physically active, follow a healthy eating plan, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, manage diabetes – and, if prescribed, take medication. The Women’s Clinic at LeBauer HeartCare focuses on preventive medicine geared towards women. Dr. Paula Ross and Dr. Thomas Wall work directly with your primary care provider and OBGYN to ensure optimal health care.
