Find out more about CHF partner group Cardiomyopathy UK’s #MyHeartStory campaign.

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects more than 160,000 in the UK.

Signs and symptoms of cardiomyopathy may include:

• Breathlessness with exertion or even at rest.
• Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet.
• Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid build-up.
• Cough while lying down.
• Irregular heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering.
• Chest pain.
• Dizziness, light-headedness and fainting.

Current estimates suggest that 1 in 500 people are affected, but actual prevalence is thought to be much higher.

Further information:

http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/news–media/latest-news/post/371-my-heart-story-campaign-launches