Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Treatment Clinic in Webster, TX

Congestive heart failure, often referred to as heart failure, is a chronic condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as effectively as it should to meet your body’s needs. This can happen if the heart muscle becomes too weak or stiff, reducing its ability to fill and pump blood properly. Common causes of heart failure include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, heart valve disorders, and damage from previous heart attacks.
 
At the Primary Care Center of Clear Lake, we understand that heart failure is a serious condition that can significantly impact your daily life. When the heart cannot circulate blood efficiently, fluid can back up into the lungs, abdomen, liver, and legs. This “congestion” can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the feet and ankles, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and persistent coughing or wheezing. Left untreated, congestive heart failure can worsen over time, leading to complications and reduced quality of life.
 
Our experienced medical team at Primary Care Center of Clear Lake is committed to helping you manage congestive heart failure and maintain the best possible health. We offer comprehensive care that includes:
 
• Early Detection and Diagnosis: Utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and thorough physical exams to identify heart failure and its underlying causes.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Recommending lifestyle changes, prescribing appropriate medications, and coordinating referrals for specialized care or surgical interventions if necessary.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Scheduling regular follow-ups to monitor your symptoms and adjust treatment as needed, as well as providing education on how to manage your condition at home.
• Collaborative Care: Working closely with cardiologists and other specialists to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care possible.
 
If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of congestive heart failure, such as persistent shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue, or swelling in your legs, don’t wait to seek help.

At the Primary Care Center of Clear Lake, we are dedicated to helping our community manage and prevent chronic conditions like congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently, leading to a range of symptoms that may affect your daily life and well-being. Common symptoms of congestive heart failure include:
 
• Shortness of Breath: Especially noticeable during physical activity or when lying down, due to fluid buildup in the lungs.
• Swelling (Edema): Often affecting the legs, ankles, and feet as a result of fluid retention.
• Fatigue or Weakness: Reduced blood flow means less oxygen reaches your body’s tissues, making you feel tired more easily.
• Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat (Palpitations): The heart may beat faster or irregularly as it works harder to circulate blood.
• Persistent Cough or Wheezing: Sometimes producing white or pink, blood-tinged mucus, caused by fluid in the lungs.
• Increased Nighttime Urination: You may notice needing to urinate more often at night.
• Difficulty Concentrating or Confusion: Less blood flow to the brain can affect your mental clarity.
• Sudden Weight Gain: Quick increases in weight can indicate fluid accumulation.
 
These symptoms can develop gradually or appear suddenly, and their severity may vary. Reach out to us today to learn more about our services.

At the Primary Care Center of Clear Lake, our experienced team is dedicated to providing comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis for conditions like congestive heart failure (CHF). When you visit our practice with concerns such as shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs or abdomen, or unexplained weight gain, our providers take the time to carefully review your medical history and assess any risk factors you may have, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, diabetes, or a previous history of heart conditions.
 
During your appointment, our skilled clinicians perform a thorough physical examination, looking for key indicators of heart failure such as swollen ankles, abnormal heart sounds, crackles in the lungs, or jugular vein distension. These signs help us determine if fluid buildup—a hallmark of CHF—may be present.
 
This may include a chest X-ray to evaluate your heart’s size and shape and check for fluid in the lungs, as well as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to assess your heart’s electrical activity and look for arrhythmias or evidence of a previous heart attack. We may also recommend an echocardiogram, a non-invasive ultrasound that allows us to visualize your heart’s structure and function, measure its pumping ability (ejection fraction), and identify any structural or valve abnormalities.

We work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique health needs and lifestyle. Effective CHF management at our practice typically involves a combination of:
 
• Lifestyle modifications: Our team will guide you on important changes, such as reducing salt and fluid intake, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in physical activity as tolerated, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol. We also provide tools for at-home weight monitoring to help you recognize signs of fluid retention early.

• Medication management: We prescribe and carefully monitor medications to help your heart work more efficiently. Common treatments may include diuretics to reduce fluid buildup, ACE inhibitors or ARBs to improve blood flow, beta-blockers to lower heart rate and blood pressure, and other medications as needed.

• Advanced therapies and referrals: For patients with advanced heart failure or specific cardiac needs, we coordinate care with local cardiology specialists for device-based therapies like implantable defibrillators (ICDs) or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). If more advanced interventions are required, such as ventricular assist devices (VADs) or heart transplantation, we help facilitate timely referrals and ongoing support.
 
Regular follow-up visits at the Primary Care Center of Clear Lake are essential to monitor your condition, adjust your treatment plan, and catch any complications early. We partner with you and your loved ones to provide education, support, and encouragement every step of the way. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 13920 Osprey Ct, Suite C, Webster, TX 77598. We serve patients from Webster TX, Bacliff TX, Dickinson TX, Seabrook TX, League City TX, Clear Lake City TX, and surrounding areas.