India, Nov. 20 -- When we think of heart failure, movie scenes of someone clutching their chest and collapsing often come to mind. In reality, heart failure usually creeps in quietly, with subtle signs that many of us overlook. Recognising these early warning signals can make all the difference, allowing timely care before the condition becomes serious.

Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist and heart transplant surgeon specialising in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support, has shared five unexpected warning signs of heart failure that people often overlook. In an Instagram post shared on November 20, the cardiac surgeon emphasises, "Most people think they'd recognise heart failure right away - but ...