Heart Failure Clinic at BMC

Our clinic’s patients have a 2% chance of re-admission to the hospital, versus a 23% readmission rate for patients who are not involved with the clinic.

Begun in 2007, the Heart Failure Clinic at BMC continues to have a very positive effect on patient care and outcomes.  At the heart of this award-winning program is a clinic overseen by Mara Slawsky, MD, and staffed by two full-time Nurse Practitioners and a Registered Nurse. This hands-on team works directly with patients to ensure optimal care. Patients are closely monitored to identify opportunities that will improve their health.



 What We Treat
·         Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
·         Co-manage patients with their Primary Care Physicians and cardiologists
·         Closely monitor medications, nutrition and weight, as well as potential medication side effects
·         Office visit within 7 days of discharge from the hospital
·         Ensure patients are appropriately taking current medication recommendations
·         Goal-directed therapy
·         Closely aligned with all home care agencies and acute care centers
·         Increased staffing to allow for immediate access
·         Heart failure certified physician oversees the Heart Failure Clinic to make sure quality of life is enhanced