There are nearly 1 million people currently living with heart failure in the UK and nearly 200,000 are diagnosed each year.2,3
These figures are similar to the combined total number of those diagnosed with the four most common cancers - breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancer.2
And yet, our public awareness survey suggests there is a lack of awareness about exactly what heart failure is and how it impacts the body if left undiagnosed and untreated.4
Diagnosing heart failure early means patients can begin appropriate treatment and care sooner5, offering those living with the condition a better quality of life possibly for many years.
Giving yourself the knowledge to spot the symptoms of heart failure is a great first step towards fighting the impact the condition could have on your life.
Breathlessness1
Extreme tiredness1
Swollen legs or ankles1
Almost 1 million
For ages 65+
Only 11%
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After your visit to the website today, how likely are you to contact your GP about your symptoms?
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How likely are you to recognise the symptoms of heart failure as a result of your visit to the website today?
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With regards to heart failure, following your visit today, which of the below most closely reflects your feelings?
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THANK YOU
This campaign is funded and developed by Novartis, with support from the British Society for Heart Failure. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of the campaign to ensure accuracy, the British Society for Heart Failure makes no guarantees of any kind and cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. The information and content that form part of the campaign is subject to change without prior notice. Any medical information is provided for information purposes only. For further information, contact your medical practitioner. The British Society for Heart Failure will not be liable (to the fullest extent permitted at law) for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising as a consequence of any use of the information and content forming part of the campaign.
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Reporting side effects
If you get side-effects with any medication you are taking, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the information leaflet that comes in the pack. You can report side effects via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of your medication.
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If you think you’re experiencing any of the symptoms of heart failure, you should speak to your GP as soon as possible.
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