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A survey of 7958 subjects across nine European countries found that although 86% had heard of heart failure, only 3% could correctly identify it from typical symptoms and signs.
Cross-Sectional (n=7,958)
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Public awareness of heart failure symptoms, severity, and costs is extremely low across Europe, indicating a critical need for public education strategies.
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Profound gaps in heart failure symptom recognition across Europe support targeted public education; prospective studies needed to assess clinical impact.
Remme et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure (n=7,958). 32-question survey was evaluated on Awareness and understanding of heart failure. A survey of 7958 subjects across nine European countries found that although 86% had heard of heart failure, only 3% could correctly identify it from typical symptoms and signs.
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