<s>[INST] How serious is heart failure? [/INST] Heart failure is a very serious condition and can shorten your life. However, by working with your doctor and nurse, you can get effective treatments and make changes to your lifestyle that will both ease your symptoms, improve your quality of life and prolong your life. Source: HEART FAILURE MATTERS . Link: https://www.heartfailurematters.org/faq/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Heart Failure </s>