Help, my heart is failing

By Dr ISRIYANTI RAFAE and Prof ANTHONY CUMMINS

Heart attacks are no longer fatal as there are effective drugs to improve survival rates. — TNS

“I am so tired these days. I have no energy and am short of breath even with the slightest effort of climbing the stairs. I’m going to see my GP (general practitioner) today,” says George Lee to his wife.

Ten years ago, Lee was diagnosed with hypertension.

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