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Heart failure Treatment in Brooklyn, NY

Comprehensive Care To Manage Heart Failure

Heart failure occurs when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump blood effectively throughout the body.

This condition often develops as a result of long-term health problems like high blood pressure or coronary artery disease that gradually weaken the heart muscle.

Left untreated, it can worsen over time — but when caught early and treated properly, patients can see dramatic improvements in how they feel and function every day.

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Dr. Olena Dotsenko- A Cardiologist Offering Heart Failure Treatment

At Cardio Care NYC, Dr. Olena Dotsenko, MD, a board-certified cardiologist, leads our heart failure program with both expertise and compassion. As a dedicated heart failure doctor serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding neighborhoods, Dr. Dotsenko understands that heart failure doesn’t mean your heart has stopped — it simply means it’s struggling to pump blood as efficiently as it once did.

The good news? With the right care from an experienced congestive heart failure specialist, many people manage their symptoms and continue enjoying active, meaningful lives.

Our mission is simple: to help every patient feel stronger, more confident, and in control of their heart health—with care that’s personal, thorough, and rooted in the latest science.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Dr. Dotsenko takes a complete, hands-on approach to understanding your heart. Tests may include:

  • Echocardiogram – shows how well your heart pumps and how it’s structured.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) – checks for irregular rhythms. Patients with arrhythmia often benefit from this test as well.
  • Blood tests – look for signs that the heart is under strain.
  • Cardiac imaging – provides a closer, more detailed view of heart function.

This in-depth evaluation helps create a care plan that’s not one-size-fits-all—but tailored to you.

Treatment and Management

Our congestive heart failure treatment plans is focus on improving heart strength, easing symptoms, and keeping complications at bay. Treatment often includes:

  • Medications that support heart function and reduce excess fluid
  • Lifestyle and nutrition coaching to boost heart health
  • Implantable devices, such as pacemakers or defibrillators, are used as needed.
  • Regular monitoring to track progress and adjust care

With consistent management, most patients notice more energy, fewer symptoms, and a better quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common symptoms include shortness of breath, swelling in legs or ankles, persistent fatigue, and rapid or irregular heartbeat. Dr. Dotsenko provides expert evaluation at Cardio Care NYC in Brooklyn, NY. Call (718) 300-8442.

Watch for shortness of breath, swelling in your legs or belly, tiredness, and a rapid heartbeat.

She uses echocardiograms, ECGs, and lab tests to assess your heart’s performance carefully.

We uses echocardiograms, ECGs, blood tests, and cardiac imaging to accurately diagnose heart failure. Early diagnosis leads to better treatment outcomes.

Yes — most major plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, and many more. View all accepted insurances here.

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