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Heart failure happens when your heart can’t pump blood or relax as well as it should. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to manage heart failure. Find out what you can do to feel better and stay out of hospital.

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Heart failure happens when your heart can’t pump blood or relax as well as it should. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to manage heart failure. Find out what you can do to feel better and stay out of hospital.

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There are many things someone with heart failure can do to manage their condition – and there is a lot you can do to support them. Here are some ways to provide support and places to get further help.

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A heart-healthy lifestyle is a great way to manage your heart failure and stay out of hospital. We look at ways to maintain your physical and emotional wellbeing when living with this long-term condition.

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Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn what diabetes is, how it affects your heart, and what you can do to lower your risk.

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An inherited heart condition is passed on through your biological parents’ genes or can also arise without a family history. Learn more about diagnosis and testing for inherited heart conditions, as well as the different types, symptoms and treatments.

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Coronary artery disease, also called ischaemic heart disease, happens when the major blood vessels in the heart get narrow and stiff. It can cause heart attacks and angina. Read about its symptoms, causes and its treatment.

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Leaky or narrowed heart valves stop your heart from effectively pumping blood. Find out what symptoms this can cause, what a murmur is and common causes of heart valve disease.

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Learn more about COVID-19 and the heart, including information for people with heart conditions.

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart muscle disease. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments, and hear from people living with HCM.

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SGLT2 inhibitors are a type of medication used to treat heart failure and diabetes. The only SGLT2 inhibitor available in New Zealand is empagliflozin. Learn about how empagliflozin works, its benefits and side effects.

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An arrhythmia is when your heart beats too fast, too slowly or in an uneven, irregular rhythm. Find out about different arrhythmias, and how they’re diagnosed and treated.

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