#004 - Heart Failure Basics - Patient Matters Podcast

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.

In this episode I discuss the basics of heart failure, an increasingly common heart condition. I'll go through common symptoms, how it's diagnosed and some simple things you (or your relatives) can do to help manage it.

Episode Transcript:

[Link coming soon]

Useful links:

British Heart Foundation – Heart Failure

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-failure

Heart Failure Matters – Warning Signs

https://www.heartfailurematters.org/warning-signs/warning-signs/

Heart Failure Matters – Monitoring Chart for Weight, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

https://www.heartfailurematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Monitoring-chart_EN.pdf

This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.