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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 HF12 >> Says he does not want more information about his heart failure.

Heart attack 1971. Angina 1973. Increasingly breathless and tired during 1990s during which heart failure diagnosed. Prostate cancer 2000. Gout and kidney failure 2002.

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF32 >> Explains he wants to know about his medications and consults the British National Formulary.

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

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 51-60 >> Interview HF38 >> He couldn't find an answer to his question about the ejection fraction test on the internet.

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

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF18 >> He tried using the internet but the information was too technical.

Heart attack 2002. Angina and heart failure diagnosed afterwards.

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview HF38 >> Wonders whether his ejection fraction was normal and what it meant.

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

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF13 >> Took advice from her pharmacist about when to take diuretics.

1988 heart attack. Angina 1998. Heart bypass and stent 1998. Uncertain when diagnosis of heart failure made.

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview HF27 >> Feels that she needed some follow-up and rehabilitation to help her manage her heart failure at home.

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

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF07 >> Describes how the local GP practice has helped her cope with heart failure.

Asthma and high blood pressure. Became increasingly breathless during 2001. Heart failure diagnosed 2001.

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 71-80 >> Interview HF22 >> Talks about his need for more back-up support at home to help him and his wife cope with her illness.

Interview with a carer who is married to woman who has had heart problems for several years.

Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF16 >> Advises people to take someone with them to consultations so that nothing is missed.

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

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