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• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Interview HF41 >> A doctor advises that if people want to avoid heart failure they should avoid smoking also eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day is a go

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 71-80 >> Interview HF28 >> Thinks that working too hard and living life to the full led to a heart attack.

2 heart attacks 1995. Triple bypass 1996. Diagnosis of diabetes 1995/6. Heart failure diagnosed some years later, probably in 2002.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 71-80 >> Interview HF11 >> Reflects on his childhood eating and smoking habits.

Angina began in 1992. Replacement aorta 1994. 1998/9 heart failure diagnosed. Has had asthma and arthritis for many years.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview HF37 >> His cultural background makes it difficult to alter his diet and lower his cholesterol levels.

Diabetes for many years. Heart attacks 1992, 1995, 1998. Not sure when heart failure diagnosed, possibly 1998.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 80+ >> Interview HF09 >> Says that he tries to control his weight by eating mainly salad and fish.

1976 heart attack. Heart bypass 1992. Pacemaker 1997 (replaced 2000). Uncertain when heart failure diagnosed.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF29 >> Describes how his fluid retention keeps his weight high even though his diet has completely changed.

1998/9 idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure diagnosed. Experiences episodes of chest pain and breathlessness.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF29 >> He eats less fruit than he should but generally his diet has greatly improved.

1998/9 idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure diagnosed. Experiences episodes of chest pain and breathlessness.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 71-80 >> Interview HF11 >> Describes his daily diet and says he likes to have something alcoholic to help him sleep.

Angina began in 1992. Replacement aorta 1994. 1998/9 heart failure diagnosed. Has had asthma and arthritis for many years.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF29 >> He eats less fruit than he should but generally his diet has greatly improved.

1998/9 idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure diagnosed. Experiences episodes of chest pain and breathlessness.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF29 >> Describes how his fluid retention keeps his weight high even though his diet has completely changed.

1998/9 idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure diagnosed. Experiences episodes of chest pain and breathlessness.