New Delhi: Heart failure (HF) is the inability of the heart to circulate blood effectively, causing signs such as breathlessness, fatigue, and congestion. Although heart failure may evolve acutely, it tends to do so insidiously. Familiarisation with its phases is important in facilitating early treatment and improved control. In an interaction with News9Live, Dr Ashish Kumar Govil, Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, simplified the six phases of heart failure for sensitisation and the facilitation of timely care.

Stage A is when one is at risk of heart failure but has no symptoms yet. Risk factors include:

There are no symptoms but preventive actions such as lifestyle modification and drug management are crucial to prevent advancement to more advanced stages.

Stage B: Pre-Heart Failure

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