The majority of Scots are unaware of the impact of heart failure despite almost 70,000 people in the country living with the condition, according to a charity.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says 37% incorrectly believe heart failure means that your heart stops working.
The charity is now appealing for funds for cutting-edge research examining severe heart failure – a condition most commonly caused by a heart attack.
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