Do I Have Congestive Heart Failure Quiz

In 10 minutes, it helps you make sense of symptoms linked to heart failure. 15 quick questions give a clear snapshot to share with your clinician.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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13/15
Breathing and Daily Function Changes (BaDFC)
This scale reflects self-reported changes in breathing and ability to carry out usual daily activities.
No items endorsed
Pattern worth discussing
Prompt assessment indicated
0NaNNo items endorsed1NaNPattern worth discussing3NaNPrompt assessment indicated
A score of 13 falls in the “Prompt assessment indicated” range, suggesting multiple reported breathing or functional changes that may warrant timely clinical review.
example score
5/15
Fluid-Retention Changes (FRC)
Measures self-reported recent changes that can reflect fluid retention, such as swelling or rapid weight gain.
No fluid-related changes captured
Changes to monitor
Prompt assessment indicated
0NaNNo fluid-related changes captured1NaNChanges to monitor3NaNPrompt assessment indicated
A score of 5 falls in the “Prompt assessment indicated” range, reflecting multiple or more notable fluid-retention changes reported on this scale.
example score
5/15
Urgent Heart and Breathing Warning Signs (UHaBWS)
This scale summarizes whether you reported urgent heart- or breathing-related warning signs that may warrant prompt clinical attention.
No warning sign captured
Symptoms to discuss
Prompt action indicated
0NaNNo warning sign captured1NaNSymptoms to discuss3NaNPrompt action indicated
A score of 5 falls in the “Prompt action indicated” range, meaning you endorsed one or more warning-sign items that may need timely medical evaluation.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

New Worsening Symptoms
41%OF USERS
People noticing shortness of breath, swelling, sudden weight gain, fatigue, or reduced exercise tolerance take it to sort symptoms and decide whether to contact a clinician.
High-Risk Conditions
34%OF USERS
People with high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, or a prior heart attack use it when they worry symptoms could be heart-related.
Caregivers and Family
25%OF USERS
Partners, adult children, or other caregivers take it to better describe a loved one’s symptoms and urgency before a medical visit.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Breathing and Daily Function Changes (BaDFC)
Average
8.5
Normal range
5.711.2
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Fluid-Retention Changes (FC)
Average
7.2
Normal range
4.69.8
min.
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15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Urgent Heart and Breathing Warning Signs (UHaBWS)
Average
7.5
Normal range
5.49.5
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0
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It helps organize symptoms sometimes associated with heart failure. It does not diagnose, predict risk, or rule out other medical conditions.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
Who should take this quiz?
It may be used by adults who want to review symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling, fatigue, or reduced exercise tolerance. It is not a substitute for clinical evaluation.
What should be done after completing the quiz?
Contact a clinician for new, persistent, or worsening symptoms, regardless of the result. Seek emergency help now for severe trouble breathing, chest pressure, fainting, confusion, or blue or gray lips.
How should each question be answered?
Select the option that best matches symptoms over the recent period described by the item. Use typical daily functioning as the reference, not a single unusual day.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Do I Have Congestive Heart Failure Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, quick self-check helps you organize symptoms sometimes associated with congestive heart failure, now commonly called heart failure. It cannot determine your risk, diagnose heart failure, or rule out another condition; diagnosis requires a healthcare professional’s assessment. Contact a clinician about new or worsening symptoms. For severe trouble breathing, chest pressure, fainting, confusion, or blue or gray lips, seek emergency help now rather than waiting for quiz results.

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