Roselin Boramakot

Introduction Over 900 000 people in the UK have a heart failure (HF) diagnosis, with its incidence and prevalence highest among older people — the average age at diagnosis is 77 years.1 HF is associated with frequent hospitalisations and reduced health-related quality of life and, therefore, represents a considerable health burden for patients and the NHS as a whole.2,3 This editorial will highlight the vital role that primary care has in the diagnosis and management of HF, particularly the...