Aster Hospitals launch The Advanced Heart Clinic for comprehensive heart failure management in UAE

Launched on occasion of World Heart Day, the clinic run by senior cardiology specialists would support patients with heart failure to better manage the condition that can help to improve the quality of life and prevent fatalities

More than half a billion people worldwide are affected by cardiovascular diseases, which accounted for 20.5 million deaths in 2021—close to a third of all global deaths. Up to 80 per cent of premature heart attacks can be prevented. Heart Failure is a condition where heart muscles can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s need for blood and oxygen. Heart failure affects more than 64 million people worldwide. The initial symptoms that a patient may face include shortness of breath or fatigue which are often ignored till the disease progresses to an advanced stage that can lead to poor functional capacity and quality of life, and high costs with fatal outcomes. Timely detection and appropriate management can help patients with heart failure lead a quality life with better control on symptoms. Therefore, attempts to decrease its social and economic burden have become a major global public health priority.

As there aren’t many specialised management facilities available for heart failure in UAE, senior cardiology specialists from Aster have joined hands to launch 'The Advanced Heart Clinic' with an aim to help patients with heart failure better manage their condition by providing comprehensive care ranging from accurate diagnosis, appropriate management through medication, timely intervention and surgical care as required.

Over the last two years, around 9,500 patients were treated for cardiovascular diseases at Aster Clinics and around 5,300 at Aster Hospitals. Conveniently located at two key Aster Hospital branches— Aster Hospital Mankhool and Aster Hospital Qusais—The Advanced Heart clinic ensures accessibility for patients throughout the region.