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Heart attack July 2003, in hospital for 6 days. She declined the thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Current medication: ramipril, simvastatin, aspirin, metoprolol, GTN

Heart disease >> Heart attack >> Aged 81 plus >> Interview HA15 >> She took plenty of exercise and plenty of rest, which helped her to recover from bypass surgery.

Heart attack January 2000. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, May 2000. Current Medication: clopidogrel, frusemide, GTN.

Heart disease >> Heart attack >> Age 61-70 >> Interview HA31 >> He recommends a varied lifestyle combined with rest, diet, exercise and sleep.

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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