Severe heart failure can feel 'like drowning'

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Severe heart failure can cause the lungs to fill with fluid, leaving people feeling like they are drowning, says a new campaign by the British Heart Foundation.

But a BHF survey suggests that 80% of adults are unaware of its impact on everyday life.

There is no cure for heart failure, which can lead to extreme exhaustion and breathlessness.

Experts say stem cell research could be the key to repairing damaged hearts.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19673428
 
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