Ann Ramirez's story illustrates the subtle onset of heart failure, often mistaken for asthma or anxiety. Diagnosed only after severe symptoms developed, she now faces the reality of requiring a heart transplant. Nationwide, heart failure cases are rising, attributed to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Despite effective medications available, delays in prescription and treatment remain significant issues. However, increasing awareness and new drug developments offer hope for improving patient outcomes in the future.
MS. RAMIREZ, now 55, said, 'It felt like I was underwater, and had to wait for a wave to pass to come up for air.'
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