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David’s Story of losing his sister Melanie

David’s Story of losing his sister Melanie

20 June 2019
Melanie never woke up.  On Saturday 2nd June last year, Melanie and her husband James spent the day as many young families did – looking at a potential new house
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Living With Atrial Fibrillation – Sally Brooks’ Story

Living With Atrial Fibrillation – Sally Brooks’ Story

20 November 2018
After a night of casual drinks with friends four years ago, Sally Brooks realised something was not quite right with her heart. It wasn’t until six months later that she
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Perth mum suffered heart failure while pregnant

Perth mum suffered heart failure while pregnant

20 April 2018
(by Cathy O'Leary) Kayla Gerrans still cannot believe she came close to needing a heart transplant just because she was pregnant. Only now —18 months after she collapsed with heart failure
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Human Rights Champion and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Asma Jahangir dies aged 66

Human Rights Champion and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Asma Jahangir dies aged 66

28 February 2018
Asma Jahangir, one of Pakistan's most prominent human rights activists, has died of a heart attack at 66. Jahangir was the chair of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and respected for
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I don’t drink or smoke but I had a heart attack at age 30

I don’t drink or smoke but I had a heart attack at age 30

1 August 2016
PEOPLE are shocked when I tell them that I had a cardiac arrest at age 30. But I’m the face of heart attack — this is what it can look
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The shocking health fact every woman must know

The shocking health fact every woman must know

4 February 2016
Heart disease is the leading killer of Australian women, yet only 28 per cent of women know this. One Australian woman died of heart disease every hour in 2015, three
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