What is Heart Failure?
It is the inability of the heart to provide a good blood supply to the tissues and organs of the body. It does not mean that your heart has stopped working or that you are having a heart attack. The term might sound frightening so maybe think of it as: ‘My heart is not functioning as well as it should and requires treatment to support how it works’.
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Author: Leanne Moran and Gemma Bell
Approved by: Cardiology Directorate Meeting
Date of publication: 14/02/2025
Reference No: PL/1333 (v2)
Review date: 01/02/2028
