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Nick spent his younger years living to work and working to live. His lifestyle caught up with him in 2005 when he went to the doctor with breathlessness, only to ultimately discover he’d had two heart attacks.

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After being diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, Sarah soon discovered how little was known about the condition. Now she’s sharing her story to help others facing a similar journey of uncertainty.

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Helen’s heart problems began shortly after losing her husband to a cardiac arrest. She was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation as well as an emerging panic disorder. Ten years down the track, she had a heart attack.

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When Peggy was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, her heart was functioning at just 15%. But, with medication and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), this has more than doubled.

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Jack experienced a heart attack and pericarditis amid the Covid-19 crisis. Here he shares his story of the stress and anxiety it caused and explains how he’s got his life back on track.

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Born with a congenital heart condition, Rob had his first cardiac procedure in 1956 and his most recent in 2019. He’s thankful that advances in cardiology have allowed him to enjoy a full and active life.

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When Phil visited his GP after a nasty cold left him with residual chest pains, he never imagined the result would be double bypass surgery. Six months later he suffered a cardiac arrest. Luckily the actions of a quick-thinking colleague saved his life. Here is his story in his own…

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