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Many people with heart failure can look forward to several more years of an active, fulfilling life. However, as with any chronic, progressive illness, it is a good idea to plan ahead for a time when your condition may worsen. Hope based on a realistic understanding of the course of heart failure can help impart a feeling of control over the future.