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Hearts4Heart wishes to acknowledge the support of Global HeartHub in providing the framework for this document, the content of which has been adapted by Hearts4heart, with support from Palin Communications, for use in Australia.  \nContents  \n01 Heart failure in Australia  \n03 How the heart works  \n05 Ejection fraction: assessing heart function  \n07 Causes of heart failure  \n09 Symptoms and signs of heart failure  \n11 Laurie’s experience: the importance of listening to your body  \n12 Investigating and diagnosing heart failure  \n16 Katrina’s experience: family history, diagnosis, and support  \n17 The importance of early diagnosis  \n18 Campbell’s experience: the reality of delayed diagnosis  \n19 Stages of heart failure  \n21 Treatment goals for heart failure  \n22 Your team of healthcare professionals  \n24 Choosing the right heart failure medication  \n29 Addressing concerns about side effects  \n30 Management of coexisting conditions  \n31 Devices and surgical interventions  \n33 Recommendations for surgery by your care team  \n38 Hospital admission and management of heart failure  \n41 What to expect during a hospital stay  \n42 Knowing when to seek hospital care  \n43 Living with heart failure: self-care strategies  \n47 Maximising well-being and preparedness  \n49 Thriving with heart failure  \n54 Contributions  \n54 References  \nUNDERSTANDING HEART FAILURE A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS  \nHeart failure in Australia  \nHeart failure is a common condition that is on the rise, with estimates suggesting that more than 500,000 Australians are currently living with heart failure.46 Each day, eight Australians lose their lives to the condition, and it ranks as the number one cause of hospitalisation for those over 65.47  \nAs more people survive heart attacks, live longer, and experience heart-related issues leading to heart failure, the number of people developing heart failure is expected to increase.  \nHeart failure can happen to anyone, even you.  \nBeing told you have, or may have, heart failure can sound frightening, but it doesn’t mean your heart has ‘failed’. Heart failure simply means that your heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet your body’s needs, due to several causes. Structural and functional changes to your heart can lead to heart failure, but this is not always the case so your medical team will assess your condition by considering different tests and investigations, such as imaging, blood and other laboratory tests, to decide if you have heart failure.5  \nUNDERSTANDING HEART FAILURE A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS  \nHeart failure treatment aims to reduce or stabilise symptoms so you can engage in everyday activities, avoid hospital stays, improve your life quality, and live longer. With modern advancements in medicines, surgery and disease management, most individuals living with heart failure can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.  \nThis guide is designed to support individuals living with heart failure, those at risk, and their carers, providing valuable information and empowering them to actively participate in discussions and decisions regarding treatment alongside their heart failure multidisciplinary care team. It is based on guidelines from European and American heart failure experts, as well as insights from patient representatives worldwide.1,4 Please note that everyone’s experience with heart failure is unique, and this guide should complement, not replace, the advice provided by your care team, considering specific local and individual circumstances.  \nRegardless of your age or stage at diagnosis, or how long you have been living with heart failure, remember that you are not alone in this journey. Support is available to help you navigate through and thrive. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out [to your care team or Hearts4hear","cbCaijgAon54RdUO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijgAon54RdUO","pdf",2653889,"English","# Contents\n## Heart failure in Australia\n## How the heart works\n## Ejection fraction: assessing heart function\n## Causes of heart failure\n## Symptoms and signs of heart failure\n## Investigating and diagnosing heart failure\n## Stages of heart failure\n## Treatment goals for heart failure\n## Your team of healthcare professionals\n## Choosing the right heart failure medication\n## Addressing concerns about side effects\n## Devices and surgical interventions\n## Hospital admission and management of heart failure\n## Living with heart failure: self-care strategies\n## Thriving with heart failure","[{\"question\":\"What does heart failure mean?\",\"answer\":\"Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet your body’s needs. 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