Why Me?

If you have congestive heart failure, you're not alone.

More than 5 million Americans suffer from this potentially serious problem. Although there is no "cure" for heart failure, careful management can dramatically improve quality of life and minimize symptoms.

The goals of treatment are to prevent your condition from worsening, and to improve the heart's function. Your participation in the treatment is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT factor in determining how you feel.

By understanding how to best manage your heart failure and following a few simple guidelines, you can enjoy a fuller and more active life.

Key Heart Failure Product Manufacturers :

Abiomed, Inc.
www.abiomed.com
Abiomed, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical products designed to assist or replace the pumping function of the failing heart.

Biotronik
www.biotronik.com
BIOTRONIK® is a leading company in the field of biomedical technology, focusing on devices for vascular intervention and electrotherapy of the heart.

BioVentrix
www.bioventrix.com
The BioVentrix Blue EggTM heart resizing device assists surgeons in achieving the optimal ventricle size when performing ventricular reconstruction for advanced heart failure patients. BioVentrix also assists Hospitals in the development of integrated, continuum of care heart failure Centers of Excellence.

Boston Scientific
ww.bostonscientific.com
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. Recently acquired Guidant Corporation.

CHF Solutions
www.chfsolutions.com
CHF Solutions, based in Brooklyn Park, Minn., provides medical devices for cardiac care, specifically the ultrafiltration device intended to remove extra salt and water from the blood and body.

Medtronic
www.medtronic.com
Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology with key businesses including: Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management; Cardiac Surgery; Vascular; Neurological; Diabetes; and Spinal and Navigation.

St. Jude Medical
www.sjm.com
St. Jude Medical is dedicated to making life better for cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide; it has five major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology and neuromodulation.

Thoratec
www.thoratec.com
Thoratec Corporation is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of medical devices for circulatory support, vascular graft, blood coagulation and skin incision applications.