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The Benefits of Seeing a Cardiologist for Heart Failure in Black Americans

Treatment from a cardiologist may improve your quality of life — and help keep you out of the hospital.

Marisa Taylor KarasSanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on February 5, 2025
Featuring Pilar Stevens-Haynes, MDReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | February 5, 2025

Heart failure is a chronic condition that can affect your quality of life and overall health. In this video, learn the importance of working with a cardiologist to get the best treatment for your heart failure, according to Pilar Stevens-Haynes, MD, Cardiologist at South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside, New York.

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Marisa Taylor Karas
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Marisa Taylor Karas
Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
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Sanjai Sinha, MD
Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.
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