Co-Directors, Drs. Grazette and Fong with Dr. Leslie Saxon, Chief of Cardiology

Treating heart failure is one of the most common challenges facing contemporary cardiovascular medicine. Heart failure can be the outcome of many cardiac disease states, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and even pregnancy. A multidisciplinary clinical program has been established at USC to improve the care of patients with heart failure though education, research and expansion of treatment options. This multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with patients and referring physicians to individualize plans which improve the health and function and reduce the risk of hospitalization for our patients. In addition to outpatient evaluation, treatment and disease management of patients with advanced heart failure we also offer evaluation for advanced therapies such as Bi-Ventricular Pacing, cardiac transplantation and ventricular assist devices (VAD). In addition we have an active clinical trials program.  

We offer:

• Optimization of medications to improve the heart’s function augmented by temporary or permanent remote cardiac monitoring
• Disease Management Program, certified nurse practitioners provide direct care and coordinate care with your physician
• Both inpatient and outpatients work with an Advanced Practice HF Nurse who coordinates:
  • Comprehensive patient education
  • Effective transitioning from inpatient to outpatient settings
  • Routine monitoring
• Evaluation for ventricular assist devices (VAD) to improve patients’ quality of life and function status
• Minimally invasive surgical procedures
• High risk coronary interventions
• Opportunities for clinical trial participation

Clinical Briefs

Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Program Luanda Grazette, MD, MPH, FACC View/download PDF file, 1.2MB		Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Program Michael W. Fong, MD View/download PDF file, 919KB

ADVANCED HEART FAILURE    AND CARDIOMYOPATHY
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	Clinical Trials
	Center for Advanced Heart Failure
Our Team
	Luanda Grazette, MD, FACC
	Michael Fong, MD
	Andrew J. Yoon, MD
	Ligaya Castillo
	Carolyn Lauf

Contact Us
Phone: (323) 442-5100
Fax: (323) 442-5625

HCC-II and CVTI
1520 San Pablo St.
Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90033