Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Care at ACC

We specialize in caring for patients with cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and those who may need a heart transplant or LVAD (left ventricular assist device). Our goal is to give you the best possible care in a supportive and understanding environment.

After your first visit, we may recommend one or more of these tests (most can be done right in our office):

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) – A quick test that checks your heart’s electrical activity (done in office)

  • Echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) – Shows how well your heart is pumping (done in office)

  • Heart Catheterization (left and/or right) – Done in the hospital if needed

  • Metabolic Stress Test (measures heart and lung function during exercise) – Coming to our office in mid-2026

  • Heart Muscle Biopsy – Done in the hospital when necessary

  • Remote PA Pressure Monitoring (CardioMEMS or Cordella system) – A tiny sensor placed in your lung artery that lets us monitor pressures from home and prevent worsening heart failure

Personalized Heart Failure Care That Makes a Difference

We treat every patient as an individual. Here are some of the ways we help:

Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies (such as Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Amyloidosis, or Hemochromatosis) Dr. Sossou is a heart transplant specialist with extra expertise in finding these rare conditions early and creating treatment plans that fit your life.

Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (“Weak Heart Muscle”)

  • We help you go home from the hospital smoothly and stay healthy—so you’re less likely to come back.

  • If your symptoms flare up, you can usually be seen in the clinic within 24–72 hours (often with IV medications given in the office to avoid another hospital stay).

  • We carefully adjust your medications to the most effective doses using the latest guidelines.

  • When needed, we start the process early for advanced treatments (transplant or LVAD).

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (“Stiff Heart”) Even though the heart muscle looks strong on an echo, many patients feel very limited. Dr. Sossou digs deep to find the exact cause and builds a treatment plan that really works—combining education, lifestyle changes, and the newest therapies.

Advanced Heart Failure Therapies (Heart Transplant & LVAD)

  • Most of the required testing can be done as an outpatient—right here in our clinic or nearby.

  • Dr. Sossou personally guides you and your family through the entire process, working with your insurance and the top transplant centers to get you the life-saving treatment you need.

You’re not just a patient to us—you’re family. We’re here to listen, explain everything clearly, and fight for the best possible outcome together.

Schedule your appointment today and take the next step toward feeling better.

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