Journeys

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Sue

Aortic dissection, High blood pressure

Sue (Kāi Tahu and Pākehā) has lived with health challenges for much of her life, but nothing ...

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Janine

Atrial myxoma

When Janine walked into A&E in 2024, she had no idea her life was about to change. What started ...

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Ralph

Atrial fibrillation

After transforming his health to compete in the 2023 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, a sudden medical ...

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Wayne

Angina, Cardiac arrest

Nearing retirement after close to 43 years working at the Whakatāne pulp and paper mill, Wayne’s ...

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Shirley

Atrial fibrillation

Shirley shares her journey with atrial fibrillation (AF) and how it has shaped her life. Having ...

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Chris

Heart valve problems, High cholesterol

Chris was born amidst the picturesque backdrop of Canterbury, the youngest of ten siblings, his ...

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Natalie

Atrial fibrillation

For Natalie, a young wife, mother and nurse, her cardiac event happened on what seemed like an ...

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