Journeys

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John

Heart valve problems

John thought his mild breathlessness was due to age. But a check-up following a bout of pneumonia ...

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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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Rob

Congenital heart disease, Heart attack, Heart failure

Born with a congenital heart condition, Rob had his first cardiac procedure in 1956 and his most ...

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Soane

Heart attack

Soane hoped his active lifestyle would balance out the negative effects of smoking and drinking. But...

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Sue

Angina

Despite stents and medication, Sue’s angina was making everyday life unbearable. However, a change...

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John

Cardiac arrest, Heart attack

John avoided calling an ambulance when he experienced heart attack symptoms. But minutes after ...

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Jagdish

Angina, Heart attack

After two heart attacks, exercise was Jagdish’s way to independence and recovery....

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Bill

Angina

Auckland resident, Bill Harrison, was 62 when he started having chest pains while taking walks on ...

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Trent

Angina, Heart attack, High blood pressure

Reflecting on his heart attack, Trent realises how subtle signs and symptoms can be. Now he’s ...

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Wendy

Cardiac arrest

Working as a receptionist in a GP practice Wendy was familiar with heart disease and cardiac ...

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Phil

Angina

Fit and healthy, Phil was shocked to find out he was suffering from angina in 2012, but after an ...

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