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Heart Failure Surge Linked to Obesity and Diabetes

2/18/2025

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At 48, Ann Ramirez faced terrifying breathlessness at night, mistaking it for asthma or anxiety. A shocking heart failure diagnosis revealed the truth, leading to a desperate need for a heart transplant. This alarming trend reflects a rise in heart failure deaths in the U.S., fueled by the growing epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

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Story summary

At 48, Ann Ramirez faced terrifying breathlessness at night, mistaking it for asthma or anxiety. A shocking heart failure diagnosis revealed the truth, leading to a desperate need for a heart transplant. This alarming trend reflects a rise in heart failure deaths in the U.S., fueled by the growing epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.