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Age 51-60
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Interview HA02
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He was concerned at first but making love with his wife became very important after facing a near death experience.
Heart attack, 2003. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug, six days in hospital. Current medication: aspirin, atenolol, ramipril, simvastatin, GTN
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Aged under 40
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Interview HA33
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She lost her confidence and hasn't wanted to have sex for quite a time after her heart attack.
Heart attack 2003. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Severe chest pain several months later, angioplasty and stent 2003. Current medication: clopidogrel, aspirin, bisoprolol, simvastatin, ramipril, lansoprazole
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Age 51-60
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Interview HA18
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His wife was concerned about having sex but they overcame her worries by talking to each other.
Heart attack June 1995. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Current medication: aspirin, enalapril, bisoprolol, atorvastatin
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Heart attack
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Age 40-50
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Interview HA36
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It was hard resuming her sex life at first but things improved with time.
Heart attack December 1998, in hospital10 days. Current medication: atenolol, aspirin, atorvastatin
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Age 51-60
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Interview HA03
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She felt conscious of her scars after bypass surgery but her husband helped her to overcome her feelings.
Heart attack 1998. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug, five days in hospital. Coronary artery bypass surgery 2000. Current medication: aspirin, atorvastatin, bisoprolol, ramipril, isosorbide mononitrate.
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