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During her 20-year journey with heart disease, Fran has had four heart attacks, quadruple bypass surgery and five stents. She explains why heart disease has given her a ‘seize the day’ attitude.

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As a former coronary care nurse, Annie had taught people in cardiac rehabilitation how to recognise symptoms of angina. Ten years ago, she had the chance to apply her knowledge personally.

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After being diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, Sarah soon discovered how little was known about the condition. Now she’s sharing her story to help others facing a similar journey of uncertainty.

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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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Having lost both her father and elder sister to heart disease, Susan was first in denial about her symptoms. Then she was afraid she wouldn’t make it.

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Twenty years ago Teresa’s heart symptoms were so bad she struggled to walk to her letterbox. But bypass surgery gave the now 83-year-old a new lease of life. The keen genealogist is writing books and recently held her own exhibition at Waikato Museum.

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After making her case in a council meeting, as she’d done for many years, Jenny suffered her first heart attack. Thirteen months later, the same thing happened again.

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Raewyn had a horrifying experience out on the water when a routine swim became a battle for her life. After gratefully receiving the help of two paddleboarders, her heart event would lead to a hospital stay.

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When Adrienne was diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (or what she liked to call ‘hocus pocus’), she did not fully understand where it would lead. This is her story in her words.

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Doctors were surprised to discover Kathleen’s heart attack had triggered a second, more unusual, heart condition – takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Now she’s celebrating the fact she’s here to tell her story.

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Despite stents and medication, Sue’s angina was making everyday life unbearable. However, a change to her medication helped get her condition under control and her old lifestyle back.

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Brenda had never had any problems with her heart and thought herself fit and healthy. After seeking medical help for wrist pain, Brenda was surprised to find she had blocked coronary arteries and required triple bypass surgery. Here Brenda shares her story.

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