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Age 61-70
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Interview HA30
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He was severely depressed for many months after his heart 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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Aged under 40
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Interview HA33
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She felt angry and depressed at having a heart attack when she was only thirty-seven.
Heart attack 2003. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Severe chest pain several months later, angioplasty and stent 2003. Current medication: clopidogrel, aspirin, bisoprolol, simvastatin, ramipril, lansoprazole
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Age 61-70
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Interview HA30
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He felt severely depressed, frightened and had lost his confidence after his heart 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 61-70
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Interview HA19
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He feels lucky to have managed to overcome any depression he felt.
Heart attack 1996. Heart attack 1999. Angioplasty 2000. Angioplasty 2004. Current medication: clopidogrel, aspirin, isosorbide mononitrate, losartin, doxazosin, simvastatin
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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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
Heart disease
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Heart attack
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Aged under 40
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Interview HA33
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Reiki sessions helped her to cope with depression.
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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