Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Heart Failure     Heart Failure Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 2009 Focused Update Incorporated Into the ACC/AHA 2005 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in Adults. (Circulation. 2009;119:e391-e479.) © 2009 American Heart Association, Inc. Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit 1)  Surface echocardiogram,   Or 2)  Multigated nuclear scan (MUGA) to assess ejection fraction 3)  HIV (unexplained dilated CM, especially if risk factors) Patient Education/Information (includes preps) Congestive Heart Failure Appointment Timeframe 1 weeks - 1 month How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: When the appointment is made, you will be directed where to send or fax medical records Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-647-7321 or 888-287-1082 Clinic Location Sites Cardiovascular Center UM Consulting Physician Keith D. Aaronson, M.D. David B. Dyke, M.D. Scott Hummel, M.D. Todd M. Koelling, M.D. Jennifer Cowger, M.D. John M. Nicklas, M.D. Adam Stein, M.D. Audrey H. Wu, M.D. Revised on: 06/20/2011