The NHS suggests calling 999 if you experience sudden or severe heart failure symptoms.

A little-known sign impacting the ankles might represent “one of the most common” indicators of a potentially fa-tal health issue. Puffy ankles and legs may be a signal of heart failure.

Heart failure happens when the heart struggles to pump blood effectively around the body frequently because it has grown too weak or rigid. This chronic ailment typically deteriorates gradually over time.

Usually incurable, the symptoms of this disease can frequently be managed for numerous years. In an update, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) wa.rned the public about key warning signs to watch for.

The BHF explained: “You may hear your doctor or nurse talk about ‘stages of heart failure’ or ‘classes of heart failure’. This refers to a classification system that helps to describe how bad your symptoms are and how much they affect the quality of your daily life.