Journeys

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Leka

Heart attack

Leka had premonitions of his heart giving up in middle age that came true when he suffered a major ...

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Faye

Cardiac arrest

Faye, a 48-year-old schoolteacher at a primary school in Whanganui, epitomises the term ‘busy ...

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Barry

Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac arrest, Heart failure, Heart valve problems

Barry, now 75, had always been a keen sportsman in his youth and was not aware of any family members...

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Brenda

Brenda had never had any problems with her heart and thought herself fit and healthy. After seeking ...

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Graham

Heart valve problems

Having a heart event is traumatic and you have the right to be afraid, but living every day onward ...

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Jason

Heart failure, High blood pressure

Jason was shocked to learn his symptoms of breathlessness and exhaustion were caused by heart ...

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Steven

Heart attack

Steven and his father were hospitalised within the same week after both experiencing heart attacks. ...

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Sally

Atrial fibrillation

Sally’s ongoing battle with atrial fibrillation (AF) has led to many health concerns. She has ...

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Sandra

Atrial fibrillation

Sandra Youthed took action after being hospitalised for the heart rhythm condition, atrial ...

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Andrew

Heart attack

Andrew, an adventure fisherman, entrepreneur and father of four, suffered his first three heart ...

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Kara

Atrial fibrillation

Two years ago, keen cyclist Kara began to experience heart symptoms during a ride on the slopes of ...

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Kipa

Aortic aneurysm

As the youngest of 10 siblings and with a solid connection to his marae, Kipa (Tūhourangi, Te Awara...

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