Tipperary University Hospital celebrated Heart Failure Awareness week from May 5 to 11 this month.
Throughout the week, the Heart Failure Team in Tipperary were encouraging the public to learn more about the symptoms of heart failure, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling, and to recognize the importance of seeking early diagnosis and having regular health check-ups.
Earlier diagnosis results in earlier access to treatments and interventions, which save lives.
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Heart failure occurs when the heart does not circulate blood around the body as well as it should.
When blood cannot circulate freely, congestion occurs causing fluid retention in the lungs, legs and stomach. Heart Failure can occur for a…