Journeys

62 stories found for "bypass surgery"
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Graeme

Angina

For someone who doesn’t like to sit still, recovering from open heart surgery posed a particular ...

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Tina

Carer’s story, Heart attack

After watching both her father and brother go in for heart bypass surgery, Tina wants others to know...

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Jim

Angina, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack

Jim’s heart disease journey spans nearly four decades and includes a heart attack, two cardiac ...

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Jacquey

Carer’s story, Heart attack

Jacquey’s husband Andy had a heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery, but his suffering was not...

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Susan

Heart attack

Having lost both her father and elder sister to heart disease, Susan was first in denial about her ...

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Fran

Heart attack

During her 20-year journey with heart disease, Fran has had four heart attacks, quadruple bypass ...

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Bryan

Heart attack

A severe heart attack 13 years ago left Bryan, a former NZ skating representative, with no quality ...

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Keith

Angina

Keith has returned from Germany, having won two trophies at an international ice-skating ...

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Mani

Heart attack

Osteoporosis has complicated Mani’s recovery after her heart attack and bypass surgery. Watch her ...

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Leonie

Heart attack

Leonie found that talking to other survivors helped her regain her confidence after her heart attack...

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Colin

Heart attack

An active man with a love of outdoor pursuits, Colin happened to be on a trek – up in the ...

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Jim

Angina

Jim survived a series of near-death experiences. He was pronounced dead after surgery 12 years ago, ...

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