If you are feeling very tired or breathless or have noticed your ankles and feet being swollen, you should visit your GP. The doctor will ask you a number of questions about your symptoms and medical history. Your GP will also listen to your heart and chest and check your blood pressure.

If your doctor suspects that you have heart failure, you may be referred to hospital for more heart tests such as:

• An ECG (Electrocardiogram)
• An Echocardiogram
• A chest x–ray
• Blood tests