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Overview

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart doesn't work like it's supposed to. Around 5 million people in the United States have heart failure. About 550 thousand new cases are diagnosed each year. More than 287 thousand people in the United States die each year with heart failure.¹ Heart failure is the most common reason for hospitalization among people on Medicare. ² (More)

General Information

Heart Failure and You Heart Failure Heart Failure (More)

The Body

Aortic Insufficiency Aortic Stenosis Cardiomyopathy (More)

Complications

Arrhythmia Deep Venous Thrombosis Heart Rhythm Problems (Heart Failure Society of America) (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Symptoms of Heart Failure Angina Blood Chemistry (More)

Treatment

Treating Heart Failure Smoking and Heart Failure Managing Your Medications (More)

Staying Healthy

Discharge Activity Guidelines for Cardiac Patients Exercise and Heart Failure Managing Stress and Heart Failure (More)

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