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What is heart failure?
Getting the diagnosis
Impact of the diagnosis
What causes it: heart attack and angina
Other causes: valvular disease and cardiomyopathy
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Stress and heart failure
Feeling breathless, tired and lifeless
Oedema, palpitations and wakefulness
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Tests and treatments :
Tests to measure heart function and strength
Angiograms and angioplasty
Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors and diuretics
Warfarin, digoxin and statins
Side effects of medication
Surgery and medical devices for heart failure
Heart transplants
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Specialist nurses
Cardiac rehabilitation and support groups
Follow-up visits, hospitals and GP's
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Living with it :
Home life and everyday routines
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Aged 41-50
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Interview HF30
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Says the number of heart failure drugs he's taking has reduced over the years.
1979 hernia operation, heart damage discovered. 1980 pericardial sac removed. 1996 heart failure diagnosed.
Heart disease
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Heart failure
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Aged 51-60
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Interview HF38
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He takes warfarin, digoxin, frusemide, spironolactone, atorvastatin, bisoprolol and aspirin.
Ischaemic heart disease diagnosed 2001. Heart bypass 2002. Heart failure 2002.
Heart disease
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Heart failure
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Aged 41-50
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Interview HF16
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Developed a swollen and sore right breast from spironolactone.
Heart attack 2000. Angioplasty and stent 2000. Heart failure diagnosed 2000. Waiting for heart transplant.
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