Thousands at risk of dying from heart failure

Thousands are at risk of dying from heart failure because of a "staggering lack of awareness" of the symptoms involved.

The claim was made by the Irish Heart Foundation after results from Europe’s largest-ever heart failure survey found this country is falling behind when it comes to addressing the issue.

Speaking at the launch of the Novartis report on Heart Failure Awareness Day yesterday, the body said 90,000 people in this country are currently living with the condition.