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Interview HF11

Angina began in 1992. Replacement aorta 1994. 1998/9 heart failure diagnosed. Has had asthma and arthritis for many years.

  • Background

    Retired car service stores worker; widowed with 1 child.

  • Age at interview 80
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HF10

    Diabetes 1982. 3 heart attacks; 1986, 1991,1996. Colorectal cancer 1988. Several small strokes. Uncertain when heart failure diagnosed - possibly during 1990s.

  • Background

    Retired customs and excise; married with 2 children.

  • Age at interview 84
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HF09

    1976 heart attack. Heart bypass 1992. Pacemaker 1997 (replaced 2000). Uncertain when heart failure diagnosed.

  • Background

    Retired gauge inspector; married with 1 child.

  • Age at interview 81
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HF08

    Cardiac arrest 2001. Dilated cardiomyopathy 2001. Heart failure 2001.

  • Background

    Retired secretary; widowed with 2 children.

  • Age at interview 69
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview HF42

    Diagnosed in 2001 after multiple heart attacks. Quadruple bypass. Developed heart failure subsequently.

  • Background

    Retired manager’ married with 2 children.

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HA16

    Heart attack 1999. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Current medication' aspirin, ramipril, atenolol, simvastatin

  • Background

    Unemployed at time of interview; Single, no children

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HA15

    Heart attack January 2000. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, May 2000. Current Medication' clopidogrel, frusemide, GTN.

  • Background

    Retired Traffic Warden; Married, 3 children

  • Age at interview 84
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview HA14

    Heart attack February 2003. At time of interview, waiting for an angiogram. Current medication' aspirin, ramipril, atenolol, GTN

  • Background

    Farmer/Teacher; Married, 2 grown up children

  • Age at interview 51
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HA13

    Heart attack December 2002. Angioplasty and stent, December 2002. Current medication' aspirin, atenolol, pravastatin sodium (lipostat)

  • Background

    Retired Motor Mechanic; Married, 2 children

  • Age at interview 71
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview HA12

    Heart attack, March 2003. Coronary artery bypass surgery July 2001. Current medication' aspirin, cozaar, pravastatin (lipostat)

  • Background

    Retired BT Manager; Married, 2 children

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male