Dealys in starting HF therapy, the reality on the ground and the consequences.

The discussed message is: 'start therapy ASAP even before being seen by a HF specialist' ... don't delay..

#HeartFailure2024

Very encouraging news from East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust where the use of virtual wards has seen a 23 per cent reduction in #heartfailure presentations in A&E

hsj.co.uk/acute-care/the…

“See your Gp” “Get help” “be found”
Think of #TheFWord and #DetectTheUndetected - Fluid build-up, Fatigue, Fighting for breath. A simple blood test could mean more people will be found and treated quickly #FindMe ♥️ #HeartFailureAwareness

Share our BEAT campaign this Heart Failure Awareness Week so that everyone can know the symptoms of Heart Failure.

B - Breathlessness
E - Exhaustion
A - Ankle swelling
T - Time to tell your GP surgery

An early diagnosis can be life-saving so help us to raise awareness

Research from the British Heart Foundation has revealed that people over the age of 75 and women are less likely to receive a diagnosis of #heartfailure in primary care.

Knowing what to ask, and how to spot symptoms can save lives #HeartFailureAwarenessDays #HFAD #FINDME #25in25

As Heart Failure Awareness Week draws to a close, we want to continue to shine a light on why early diagnosis is so important for patients. Together with The Alliance for Heart Failure and Pumping Marvellous Foundation, we’re calling for 2024 to be a year of action on #heartfailure . #BeatHF

Primary care clinicians have the opportunity to be proactive in spotting heart failure and saving lives.

Here’s everything you need to know about heart failure in primary care in this great podcast with two leading specialists.

educationforhealth.org/world-heart-da… #HFAD #FINDME #25in25

An NT-ProBNP test is a simple blood test that detects a key biological marker for heart failure.

Understanding the test results and knowing how to place a patient on the right pathway can save a life. Here’s a useful primer:

practicenurse.co.uk/index.php?p1=a… #HFAD #FINDME #25in25

Pharmacists have a vital role to play in diagnosing and treating heart failure in the community.

Read about how Jaya helped his friend with heart failure, and the steps he took to specialise:

pharmacymagazine.co.uk/news/first-per… #HeartFailureAwarenessDays #HFAD #FINDME #25in25

For this year’s #HFAD we’re focusing on the importance of multi-disciplinary working in the early diagnosis of heart failure.

Nurses, community pharmacists, GPs and other primary care physicians all have a vital role to play in detecting the undetected
#FINDME #25in25

We are delighted to announce the release of our film Detect the Undetected: Find Me.

This compelling film showcases real-life stories of three remarkable couples who share their journey of recognising heart failure symptoms, urging their loved one to seek medical attention,

For this year’s #HFAD we’re focusing on the importance of multi-disciplinary working in the early diagnosis of heart failure.

Nurses, community pharmacists, GPs and other primary care physicians all have a vital role to play in detecting the undetected
#FINDME #25in25

A specialist NHS team will visit pubs and community hubs in the northeast to help people understand if they are among those at risk of #heartfailure #HFAW bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Hope for a new test for #heartfailure from the University of Oxford - patients with highest levels of neuropeptide Y (NPY) were 50% more likely to die compared to those with lower levels, in a 3 year study independent.co.uk/news/science/b…

People over the age of 75 are less likely to receive a diagnosis of #heartfailure in primary care.

Knowing what to ask and how to act can save lives in #PrimaryCare and #CommunityPharmacies #HeartMonth

After helping his friend manage his heart failure, Jaya decided to become a heart failure specialist prescriber.

Read his story and call to action for community pharmacists in dealing with the burden of heart failure #HeartMonth

pharmacymagazine.co.uk/news/first-per…

After helping his friend manage his heart failure, Jaya decided to become a heart failure specialist prescriber.

Read his story and call to action for community pharmacists in dealing with the burden of heart failure #HeartMonth

pharmacymagazine.co.uk/news/first-per…

It is estimated there are at present 400,000 people with undiagnosed heart failure living in the UK.

Knowledge of how to diagnose the condition in #PrimaryCare can save lives. Listen to our seminar via @EducationforHealth #25in25 #HeartMonth

educationforhealth.org/world-heart-da…

The The Alliance for Heart Failure is proud to support this conference on improving care for people at the end of life: healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-online… #heartfailure

Across the UK heart failure cases are soaring. That’s why we’ve joined the British Society for Heart Failure's #25in25 campaign to take decisive action across the community to improve early diagnosis and outcomes.

#HeartFailure #HeartMonth