What is heart failure?
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood for the body’s needs. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull explains common symptoms and underlying mechanisms.
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Transcript
Heart failure is a syndrome characterised by a range of symptoms including fatigue, breathlessness and a reduction in exercise tolerance. It's the result of the heart not effectively pumping adequate levels of blood to supply the organs that are required for your daily activities of living.
