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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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As a former coronary care nurse, Annie had taught people in cardiac rehabilitation how to recognise symptoms of angina. Ten years ago, she had the chance to apply her knowledge personally.

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Phil was a little embarrassed when ambulance staff wheeled him in to hospital after he started feeling rough with what he thought was just bad heartburn. But he had actually had a heart attack. Now his motto is: ‘If in doubt, check it out.’

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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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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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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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Raewyn had a horrifying experience out on the water when a routine swim became a battle for her life. After gratefully receiving the help of two paddleboarders, her heart event would lead to a hospital stay.

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Janet never even suspected there was something wrong with her heart. And now, she still ponders if all the treatment was worth it. This is her account of what came to be.

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“Heart trouble? That would be ridiculous! I have been fit all my life, my heart must be as tough and good as when I was 20!” Here, Bob shares his experience of heart disease, and the symptoms that went undiagnosed.

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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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Peter, a former firefighter of 37 years, shares how he suffered an unexpected heart attack, navigating subsequent treatment and rehabilitation, and how the experience shifted his focus towards family, fitness, and a new chapter in retirement.

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