Heart Failure Specialist in Dubai
Heart failure means the heart is not pumping as effectively as it should. With accurate diagnosis and guideline-directed treatment, many patients can improve their symptoms and quality of life. Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling provides comprehensive heart failure care in Dubai.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling, Consultant Cardiologist & Specialist Interventional Cardiology.
Diagnosis & Echocardiography
Accurate diagnosis begins with a clinical assessment supported by echocardiography and relevant tests. This helps determine the type of heart failure and any underlying causes, which guides the treatment plan.
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
Modern heart failure treatment follows guideline-directed medical therapy, using evidence-based medications that can improve symptoms, reduce hospital admissions and support heart function. Treatment is tailored to each patient and reviewed over time.
- Diagnosis and echocardiography
- Reduced and preserved ejection fraction
- Guideline-directed medical therapy
- Cardiac device therapy (ICD, CRT)
- Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
- Multidisciplinary management
Cardiac Device Therapy & Monitoring
For selected patients, device therapy such as CRT or an ICD may complement medical treatment. Regular monitoring — including remote follow-up where available — helps keep treatment optimised and detect changes early.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Common symptoms include breathlessness (on exertion or lying flat), fatigue and swelling of the legs or ankles. These symptoms can have many causes, so assessment by a cardiologist is important for an accurate diagnosis.
- Diagnosis usually combines clinical assessment, blood tests, an ECG and echocardiography to evaluate how well the heart is pumping. Additional tests may be used depending on the individual situation.
- Ejection fraction describes the proportion of blood the heart pumps out with each beat. Heart failure can occur with a reduced ejection fraction (the heart muscle is weakened) or a preserved ejection fraction (the heart pumps normally but is stiff). Management differs between the two.
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Book a Cardiology Consultation
For a cardiac check-up, device therapy consultation or a second opinion, get in touch to arrange an appointment.