With early diagnosis many people with heart failure are able to control their condition and live longer and fuller lives with the right combination of drugs, lifestyle and support.

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His diabetes and congestive heart failure are under much better control.

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The commission will also carry out national reviews to improve performance in areas including children's hospital services, hospital acquired infection, heart failure, substance misuse, tobacco control and mental health.

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Even worse, the researchers found that such fatalism spilled over into a generalized failure to take preventative measures to control other health problems, particularly heart disease.

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