Understand the symptoms
The consultation reviews changes in breathing, swelling, weight, activity and current treatment.
Heart failure care Shanghai
Heart failure care focused on function and follow-through.
Heart failure means the heart is not pumping or filling as effectively as the body needs. Good care connects symptoms, imaging, medicines and day-to-day monitoring.
01Echocardiography
02Medication optimization
03Long-term symptom monitoring
Your visit
Signs worth discussing.
Symptoms can vary from person to person. A cardiologist can help determine whether they relate to heart failure or another cause.
- Shortness of breath during activity or at rest
- Swelling in the ankles, legs or abdomen
- Fatigue or reduced exercise capacity
- Difficulty lying flat due to breathlessness
- Rapid weight gain over several days
Your assessment
Evidence first. Then a plan.
Testing is selected around your symptoms and clinical history. Not every patient needs every investigation.
Measure heart function
ECG, echocardiography, laboratory tests and other imaging may help identify type and cause.
Review contributing conditions
Coronary disease, blood pressure, rhythm problems, valve disease and other factors are considered.
Specialist care
Care that stays connected.
Your consultation, testing and follow-up can be coordinated through one clinical pathway.
Optimize treatment
Medicines are reviewed and adjusted according to heart function, symptoms and tolerance.
Monitor change
Weight, blood pressure, symptoms and laboratory results can guide follow-up.
Coordinate complex care
Testing and specialist referrals are organized when additional procedures or opinions are needed.
Cardiology specialists
Meet the team behind your care.
Patient services can help identify the most appropriate cardiologist for your symptoms and records.
Cardiology and heart failure
Dr. Kathy Shi
Chief of Cardiology Department, SinoUnited Health
Cardiovascular medicine
Dr. Dong Huang
Visiting Cardiologist · Chief Physician
Cardiovascular medicine
Dr. Jielin Pu
Chief Physician · Second-level Professor · Doctoral SupervisorNot sure which specialist to choose?
Let us guide youCommon questions
About Heart failure.
Does heart failure mean the heart has stopped?
No. It means the heart needs support because it is not pumping or filling as effectively as the body requires.
Why is daily weight sometimes important?
A sudden increase can reflect fluid retention. Your clinician can explain what change should prompt a call.
Will I need regular follow-up?
Often yes. Symptoms, kidney function, blood pressure and medication tolerance may change over time.
Appointments in Shanghai
Start with a short conversation.
Tell patient services what is happening. The team will help coordinate the right next step.