What is Heart Failure?

A simple explainer video about the common long term condition, Heart Failure, which occurs when the heart pumps less well than it should. We describe the causes, the main symptoms that occur as a result of fluid congestion, and how it is diagnosed and managed. We hope this video will be helpful to you and those you care about.

00:00 Introduction
00:43 Causes
01:30 Symptoms
02:22 Diagnosis
03:17 Management
04:44 Living with heart failure

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Excellent overview for my heart patients - thanks!