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• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF32 >> He enjoys the stress of his work but finds everyday hassle stressful.

Cardiomyopathy (and possibly heart failure) diagnosed mid-1990s. Liver transplant 2000.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF33 >> His diagnosis upset his family and worried his twin brother.

Heart failure diagnosed 2002.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF33 >> Discusses how he finds the internet helpful.

Heart failure diagnosed 2002.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF04 >> Says her heart failure means she can't pick up or play rough games with her grandchildren.

Angina 1984. Retired on health grounds 1986. 1995-6 noticed breathlessness, heart failure diagnosed.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF18 >> He relies a great deal on his wife and family to do jobs round the house.

Heart attack 2002. Angina and heart failure diagnosed afterwards.

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF16 >> Says that time has become very valuable and that he wants to spend time with his wife.

Heart attack 2000. Angioplasty and stent 2000. Heart failure diagnosed 2000. Waiting for heart transplant.

• 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 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.