{"id":91293,"date":"2025-10-21T03:03:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/91293\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T03:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:03:08","slug":"cardiologist-warns-heart-failure-is-just-as-serious-as-some-cancers-shares-symptoms-who-is-at-risk-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/91293\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiologist warns \u2018heart failure is just as serious as some cancers\u2019; shares symptoms, who is at risk, prevention tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Heart failure is a silent condition that can affect anyone. It doesn\u2019t mean your heart <\/a>has stopped; rather, it means it\u2019s not pumping strong enough to meet your body\u2019s needs, and it\u2019s more common than people think.<\/p>\n

\"1 1 in 5 people will develop heart failure in their lifetime, and over 6 million are already living with it in the US. (Twitter\/PsychiatristCNS) <\/p>\n

Also Read | Heart surgeon ranks how 5 harmful things for health on a scale of 1-10: Vaping, drinking soda and more<\/a><\/p>\n

According to Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist<\/a>, a native of Russia who specialises in heart failure, advanced heart failure, and heart transplantation, 1 in 5 people will develop heart failure in their lifetime, and over 6 million are already living with it in the US.<\/p>\n

\u2018Heart failure is just as serious as cancer\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n

In an Instagram post shared on May 12, he highlighted the facts that many don’t realise about heart failure<\/a>: \u201cIt can be just as serious as some cancers. Without the right treatment, 1 in 2 people may not live more than 5 years after diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, he pointed out that with the right care, medications, and lifestyle changes, people can live longer and better with heart failure every day. \u201cKnow the signs. Ask the questions. Your heart\u2019s future depends on it,\u201d he advised. Here’s everything you need to learn about the signs, risks, and how to protect your heart:<\/p>\n

What is heart failure?<\/p>\n

Dr Yaranov explained, \u201cHeart failure means the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. This doesn’t mean the heart has stopped, but that it’s struggling to meet the body’s needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Common symptoms<\/p>\n

According to the cardiologist, here are some common symptoms you should look out for to catch heart failure early on:<\/p>\n

Shortness of breath during daily activities or when lying downPersistent fatigueSwelling in legs, ankles, or feetRapid or irregular heartbeatPersistent cough or wheezingWho’s at risk?<\/p>\n

Heart failure can affect anyone, but risk factors include:<\/p>\n

High blood pressureCoronary artery diseaseDiabetesObesitySmokingExcessive alcohol consumptionPrevention tips<\/p>\n

Here are some prevention tips that the cardiologist suggested:<\/p>\n

Maintain a healthy weightExercise regularlyEat a balanced diet low in sodiumAvoid tobacco and limit alcoholManage stress effectivelyWhen to see a doctor?<\/p>\n

Lastly, he advised that if you or someone you know experiences symptoms like unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, or swelling, consult a healthcare professional immediately. \u201cEarly detection can make a significant difference,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n

This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Heart failure is a silent condition that can affect anyone. It doesn\u2019t mean your heart has stopped; rather,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":91294,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[12240,134,8148,4681,111,139,69,68496,3082,12072],"class_list":{"0":"post-91293","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-early-detection","9":"tag-health","10":"tag-heart-failure","11":"tag-lifestyle-changes","12":"tag-new-zealand","13":"tag-newzealand","14":"tag-nz","15":"tag-prevention-tips","16":"tag-risk-factors","17":"tag-symptoms"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91293","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91293"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91293\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91293"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}