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• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 80+ >> Interview HF02 >> He's prepared for death and isn't afraid.

1996 pleural effusion in right lung. Heart failure. 1998 ruptured abdominal aorta.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview HF27 >> Has organized her possessions and planned her funeral service.

May have silent heart disease. Heart bypass 1999. Heart failure diagnosed. 2002 angioplasty and stent.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 80+ >> Interview HF02 >> Explains how he had accepted that he will die and has arranged his own funeral.

1996 pleural effusion in right lung. Heart failure. 1998 ruptured abdominal aorta.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview HF38 >> His family are reluctant to talk about end of life issues though he thinks it is important.

Ischaemic heart disease diagnosed 2001. Heart bypass 2002. Heart failure 2002.