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Chris was born amidst the picturesque backdrop of Canterbury, the youngest of ten siblings, his formative years were in Christchurch and West Melton. His love for the land and going tramping would later prove a trigger for a heart event that was a timely wake-up call.

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Trevor knew his heart skipped a beat long before he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Then, suddenly, the issue he’d lived with for years seemed to escalate dramatically.

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Fourteen years of nursing did not prepare Mirjana for her heart attack. Like many others, she initially thought it was indigestion… except the pain would not let up.

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Chest pain led him to the doctor, but for public health worker David, what happened next was a complete jolt. This is his story in his words.

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As someone who was always fit and healthy, Maggie initially felt shocked and then angry she’d had a major heart attack. But it wasn’t long before she was making the most of her ‘second chance’.

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Jim thought heart attacks always came with the kind of crushing pain seen on TV. So he was surprised to discover he’d had a heart attack without knowing it. In 2004 he wrote this story about his experience of heart disease.

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It’s been a decade since Vivienne experienced her first atrial fibrillation symptoms. She says a positive mental attitude has ensured her condition hasn’t negatively impacted on her life.

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As a result of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and rheumatic fever, Connie has heart failure and valve problems, but she’s determined her heart conditions won’t stop her doing the things she loves.

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Life-long athlete Michael has completed Coast-to-Coasts and marathons and always placed a high priority on good nutrition. So, when he experienced jaw pain and chest discomfort, he never imagined a heart attack could be the cause.

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Jason was shocked to learn his symptoms of breathlessness and exhaustion were caused by heart failure. A life-changing stay in hospital has seen him embark on a successful weight loss journey and efforts to get his blood pressure under control.

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Faye, a 48-year-old schoolteacher at a primary school in Whanganui, epitomises the term ‘busy mum’. With husband Ivan and three children, each heavily involved in activities like motocross and dancing, Faye’s life was a whirlwind of responsibility and joy.

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Sheryl never expected a heart attack to derail her routine during retirement, but now she’s gradually making progress in getting back to her old self.

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