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‘One of the most common’ heart failure symptoms could appear in the ankles
“It can help your healthcare team plan the best treatment and support for you. The most commonly used classification system is based on the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification. It divides heart failure into four classes.”
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This assessment is based on on your physical capacity for activities and accompanying symptoms. The charity notes these manifestations encompass exhaustion, breathlessness, and irregular heartbeat.
The organisation added: “While it’s not measured as part of the NYHA scale, the NHS also lists swollen ankles and legs – caused by a build-up of fluid – as one of the most common symptoms of heart failure.”
