Thousands of heart patients are dying or becoming seriously ill due to year-long wait to see NHS specialists

A new study shows most patients who see their GP with heart failure symptoms, such as breathlessness, extreme fatigue and swollen ankles, wait at least a year to get a diagnosis. A new study shows most patients who see their GP with heart failure symptoms, such as breathlessness, extreme fatigue and swollen ankles, wait at least a year to get a diagnosis.