Only one in five adults can accurately recognize the signs and symptoms of heart failure, according to a new survey commissioned by Abbott (NYSE:ABT).
The survey of more than 3,000 Americans revealed a significant gap in awareness of what heart failure is and an understanding of how the disease can be managed.
More than six million Americans are currently living with the disease, which now accounts for more hospitalizations than all forms of cancer combined and costs the U.S. an estimated $30.7 billion each year, the company said.
