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Age 51-60
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Interview HA16
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After he came home from hospital he had slight twinges in his chest which worried him.
Heart attack 1999. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Current medication: aspirin, ramipril, atenolol, simvastatin
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Age 61-70
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Interview HA34
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He was more aware of any aches or pains in his body after he had a stent fitted.
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
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Heart attack
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Age 51-60
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Interview HA24
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On some nights he was too frightened to go to sleep if he felt discomfort in his chest.
Heart attack 2002. Current medication: aspirin, ramipril, nicorandil, Tildieum Retard, GTN, atorvastatin. Diagnosed Cardiac Syndrome X 2003
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