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• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview HF06 >> She was determined to have children despite having heart valve disease.

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

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF16 >> He misses the cardiologist he had built up a relationship with over the years.

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

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview HF29 >> Describes the care and consideration shown by his consultant.

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

• Heart disease >> Heart failure >> Aged 80+ >> Interview HF17 >> Suggests that doctors need to make time for patients to ask questions.

1994 angina. Heart attacks 1994 and 2001. Heart failure diagnosed 2001.