Heart Failure Patients: Do You Really Need That Elective Surgery?

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If you have heart failure, you might want to give careful consideration as to whether the potential benefits of a surgical or interventional procedure are likely to outweigh the risks. “Heart failure is a known risk factor for postoperative complications, including death,” says Cleveland Clinic heart failure specialist David O. Taylor, MD. “Unfortunately, there are […]
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