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It was 13 years ago I had my Heart Attack, I seem to be well stabilised on my present drug regime having been under the hospital Cardiologist for 2 years as a chest X ray for breathing problems then showed up the chance of heart failure. Luckily it was a false alarm and with adjustments to my drugs was sorted. The final thing from the Cardiologist was a CT scan which showed that my heart although slightly enlarged was working well, the downside was that because of a lifetime breathing in flour dust, I was a baker for 50 years, that my lungs were not in great condition but no cancer was detected.

Since adding Dapagliflozin to my drug regime I have felt the best I have been for ages and with the help of inhalers for my lungs I am enjoying my retirement of 6 years.

Thanks for sharing my story and I hope it helps any of you to realise that there is life after a HA, so don't despair, you life may change slightly but it does get better.

Geoff

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22alfie

That's great news ☺️👍 now go enjoy the rest of your retirement.👍

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Heyjude31

Brilliant news, thank you for sharing. Here’s to the next 13 good years! 👏👏👏

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Norton

thanks for sharing continue to enjoy your retirement for many years to come 👍

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HHH2017

Well done Geoff! Thank you for sharing your story/journey. Its so encouraging to hear those positive long term outcomes. Its good to know the adjustments work and life can be good. Enjoy your next 13years ❤️💪🏽

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MWIC

brilliant to hear this - 1 year on from mine and if I can just get this AFib sorted I’ll be in a good place - hearing your stories are really encouraging and positive so thanks for sharing

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michellefisherm

Thank you for sharing. Have an amazing retirement.

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