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Age 51-60
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Interview HA27
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He had severe chest pain and a tingling sensation in his right arm.
Heart attack 2002, angioplasty and stent 2002. Current medication: aspirin, pravastatin
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Age 71-80
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Interview HA28
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He thought he had indigestion so he took indigestion pills but when it didn't go away he called his GP.
Heart attack 1998. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Coronary artery bypass surgery one week after heart attack. Current medication: aspirin, atenolol, pravastatin (lipostat)
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Age 61-70
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Interview HA10
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An ECG taken in the ambulance suggested a heart attack and a second ECG in casualty confirmed it.
Heart attack April 2003. Angioplasty and stent, September 2003. Current medication: aspirin, atenonol, ramipril, clopidogrel, simvastatin
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Heart attack
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Age 51-60
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Interview HA03
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She had crushing sensations in her chest and throat and pain in her left arm.
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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