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and tags on every page of your site.For Non-US Residents For US Residents Only MENU CLOSE For US Residents Only For Non-US Residents Home About Heart Failure About Heart Failure A Stretched Heart (HFrEF) A Stiff Heart (HFpEF) Know These Signs The Language of Heart Failure Living With Heart Failure Working With Your Doctor Managing Medicines Heart-Healthy Eating Heart-Healthy Recipes Heart Failure Activities Caregiver Support Caring for a Loved One Caring for the Caregiver Advocacy and Support for the Caregiver Get a Free Handbook Managing Heart Failure Starts With Understanding Start with a free handbook Get a free Heart Failure Handbook when you register for the Keep It Pumping support program. It’s filled with useful tips and tools to help you manage the condition. 1 in 5 people Did you know 1 in 5 people will develop Heart Failure in their lifetime? Heart Failure is a serious condition that’s often misunderstood. Get the facts. Learn more Know the signs of Heart Failure Watch for symptoms that signal danger. Find out why new signs and symptoms , or any that get worse, can be your alert to call the doctor. Find out Know the signs of Heart Failure Watch for symptoms that signal danger. Find out why new signs and symptoms , or any that get worse, can be your alert to call the doctor. Find out How much do you really know about Heart Failure? Take the quiz to find out START QUESTION 1 Which of these are Heart Failure symptoms and which may be signs of aging? Heart Failure Age Shortness of breath with everyday activities Feeling tired Swollen legs, feet, and ankles QUESTION 2 Why weigh yourself every day if you’re not on a diet? Gaining weight could help your heart It will help you avoid putting on weight Gaining 3 or more pounds in a day may be a sign you’re retaining more fluid QUESTION 3 How many people over 40 in the United States can expect to develop Heart Failure in the course of their lifetimes? 1 in 5 1 in 12 1 in 30 QUESTION 4 Which of these may be a suitable activity for people with Heart Failure?* *You should always follow your doctor’s advice regarding the appropriate amount of physical activity. Gardening Dancing Cleaning the house Walking briskly QUESTION 5 What’s the total amount of heart-healthy exercise the experts recommend in a week? 150 minutes 90 minutes 60 minutes QUESTION 6 If your daily sodium intake is limited to 2,000 mg, how much salt is that? Less than 1 teaspoon 3 teaspoons 2 teaspoons Surprised by some answers? Make sure you know the signs of Heart Failure, and find out more about Heart Failure throughout this site. Learn More of 6 About Heart Failure About Heart Failure A Stretched Heart (HFrEF) A Stiff Heart (HFpEF) Know These Signs The Language of Heart Failure Living With Heart Failure Working With Your Doctor Managing Medicines Heart-Healthy Eating Heart-Healthy Recipes Heart Failure Activities Caregiver Support Caring for a Loved One Caring for the Caregiver Advocacy and Support for the Caregiver CONTACT US Use of this website is governed by the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement . Keep It Pumping is a trademark of Novartis AG. Copyright © 2021 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation . All rights reserved. T-HFS-1383145 1/20 Interest Based Ads Privacy Policy Update: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has updated the Privacy Policy for this website to explain how your information helps us personalize your online experiences. Click here to read it. Advertising Cookies: We would like to set third-party advertising cookies on your browser for this health-related website to help us serve relevant health-related advertisements to you about our products or services when you visit other websites. For more information visit our Privacy Policy . Do you want to set these advertising cookies on this browser? Accept...