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Age 61-70
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Interview HA34
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He had angina for 15 years and thought work stress and having little time to relax contributed to his heart attack.
Heart attack December 2001. Angioplasty and stent, February 2002. Cardiac arrest, angiogram and stents, May 2002. Angiogram and stent, 2003. Current medication: aspirin, atorvastatin, ramipril, GTN frusemide, lisinopril
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Age 51-60
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Interview HA14
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Taking the GTN spray was difficult at first but he soon got used to it.
Heart attack February 2003. At time of interview, waiting for an angiogram. Current medication: aspirin, ramipril, atenolol, GTN
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Age 61-70
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Interview HA31
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It is difficult using the GTN spray in public but it is very effective in controlling his angina attacks.
Heart attack May 2003, in hospital for six days. Angina attacks May-November. Coronary artery bypass surgery November 2003. Current medication: aspirin, ramipril, simvastatin
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Heart attack
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Age 61-70
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Interview HA30
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He gets breathless walking up a hill or it brings on an angina attack.
Heart attack/cardiac arrest December 1993, in hospital for two weeks. 2nd heart episode, January 1994, in hospital for two weeks. Current medication: aspirin, Tildiem Retard, GTN, simvastatin, ezetrol ezetimibe
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Heart attack
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Age 51-60
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Interview HA14
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He gets an angina attack when he is looking forward to doing something.
Heart attack February 2003. At time of interview, waiting for an angiogram. Current medication: aspirin, ramipril, atenolol, GTN
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