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Complementary therapies

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• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF06 >> She is cautious about taking any other drug that might affect her warfarin levels.

1952 mitral stenosis. 2 valveotomies. Tricuspid and aortic valves replaced. Atrial fibrillation.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF36 >> Feels she does not need alternative therapies because she gets her support from medical staff and her friends.

Dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosed 2001. Stent 2002. Heart failure diagnosed 2002. Bi-ventricular pacemaker 2003.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview HF35 >> She tried various complementary practices - homoeopathy and osteopathy - but found they didn't help her.

Felt breathless 1999. Heart failure diagnosed in 2000.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF33 >> Says he prays and puts himself and his health in God's hands.

Heart failure diagnosed 2002.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF08 >> She knew she had to make an effort to help herself physically as well as mentally and that she felt better.

Cardiac arrest 2001. Dilated cardiomyopathy 2001. Heart failure 2001.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 31-40 >> Interview HF42 >> He describes Reiki healing which helped him to relax and reflect.

Diagnosed in 2001 after multiple heart attacks. Quadruple bypass. Developed heart failure subsequently.