Alegent Health, a pioneer in heart failure treatment, is starting an Outpatient Aquapheresis Program. If you have heart failure, ask your doctor if you should be part of the Alegent Heart Failure Clinic, and if you qualify for aquapheresis.

Aquapheresis is used to treat a condition called fluid overload or hypervolemia. Fluid overload can be caused by many reasons, including heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension and certain kidney diseases. Fluid overload can also be experienced after certain surgical operations. Congestive Heart Failure is the most common reason for fluid overload.