India, Oct. 21 -- Heart failure is a silent condition that can affect anyone. It doesn't mean your heart has stopped; rather, it means it's not pumping strong enough to meet your body's needs, and it's more common than people think.

According to Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist, a native of Russia who specialises in heart failure, advanced heart failure, and heart transplantation, 1 in 5 people will develop heart failure in their lifetime, and over 6 million are already living with it in the US.

In an Instagram post shared on May 12, he highlighted the facts that many don't realise about heart failure: "It can be just as serious as some cancers. Without the right treatment, 1 in 2 people may not live more than 5 years after diagnosis...