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Heart failure occurs when the heart is not able to pump blood through the body as well as it should. This means that other organs, which nor-mally get blood from the heart, do not get enough blood. It does not mean that the heart stops. Signs of heart failure include:

• Shortness of breath (feeling like you can't get enough air)
• Swelling in feet, ankles, and legs
• Extreme tiredness

Heart failure is a serious condition. About 5 million people in the U.S. have heart failure. It contributes to 300,000 deaths each year.