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This is my story… Our son was born in June 2010 - a very healthy 10.3lb! Less than 2 weeks later, in the early hours of the morning, I suffered sudden deep pain in the centre of my chest, so painful I knew something was drastically wrong.

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For Natalie, a young wife, mother and nurse, a cardiac event happened on what seemed like an ordinary evening. But her nursing background immediately sounded internal alarms and she knew she was experiencing something out of the ordinary.

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It was the morning of Friday 1 April 2022, when Stuart suffered a cardiac arrest on his three-hectare Kāpiti Coast property. A property that, fortunately, he shares with his daughter’s family. Here both Stuart, and his daughter Tonya, share their experience of this fateful day.

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You may have heard of the health and environmental benefits of eating a plant-based diet and wondered – is this the right eating pattern for me?

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With regards to the bequest from Lindo Williams, we at the Heart Foundation are concerned that our approach has been misinterpreted as a desire to secure more funds than Mr Williams intended to donate to the Heart Foundation.

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A thirteen-year-old boy is calling on schools and workplaces to support his project which aims to reduce the number of Kiwis dying from cardiac arrest.

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If you have a family history of coronary artery disease you may be at higher risk of developing heart disease yourself. Learn more about family history and the changes you can make to help lower your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

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Article updated 27/03/2015 We're thrilled to be launching a New Zealand-first website called HeartHelp, which makes it easier than ever for people with heart disease to access support and advice.

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Trends on how to eat come and go, making diet advice confusing. In this article we explore different dietary trends and the benefits they could have for your heart health.

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For Natalie, a young wife, mother and nurse, her cardiac event happened on what seemed like an ordinary evening. But her nursing background immediately sounded internal alarms and she knew she was experiencing something out of the ordinary.

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From running for New Zealand to becoming a superstar mother of five, Sarah has faced her fair share of hard work and determination. However, nothing could have prepared her for a shocking heart attack.

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Heart research is entering a thrilling new era. Advanced technology can pinpoint problems faster, cutting-edge techniques can repair hearts more precisely, and sophisticated diagnostic tools are reshaping how we identify, treat and even prevent heart disease.

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