Heart failure is a consequence of a weakened heart that is not strong enough to pump the necessary amount of blood to the body, due to conditions such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. With a prevalence of around 2% in the population, heart failure is dangerous and can have fatal consequences, as it can progress without noticeable symptoms.

In heart failure, the heart is still functioning, but because it cannot manage the required blood volume, blood pools in other areas of the body. This often manifests as fluid buildup in the lungs, legs, and feet.

Because heart failure can progress for years without any noticeable symptoms, delaying diagnosis and leading to fatal outcomes, it is crucial to take any emerging symptoms seriously and seek medical attention to improve survival rates.