Sue’s Story – Cardiomyopathy

My life had slotted into three very neat stages. Stage 1 was my first twenty years when I lived at home, followed by the next…

Rowena’s Story – Coronary artery disease and elevated Lipoprotein (a)

In March 2021 I was diagnosed via a coronary calcium CT scan to have an atherosclerotic disease process taking place in one of the major…

Murray’s Story- Elevated Myocardial Infarction/ Heart Attack

“THE DAY MY HEART ATTACK NEARLY KILLED ME” My name is Murray. I live in Tasmania. It was Friday 13th, July 2012 when I experienced…

Lorne

One day in 2000 I was driving home and felt my heart racing – the pulse was so fast I couldn’t reliably count it. I…

Learn more about Mitral Valve Regurgitation (MR)

Gain an understanding of Mitral Valve Regurgitation and the treatment options available.

Russell’s Story- Heart Failure

Russell speaks about his experience living with Heart Failure

You’re in Rhythm but is your heart? Learn about Atrial Fibrillation

Heidi’s Story

I was born on 30th October 1968. My blue colouring quickly gave away the fact that something was very wrong. I was diagnosed with inoperable complex…

Barry’s Poem – Atrial Fibrillation

Here I am stuck in the hos Have no control not being the boss The heart is racing I can’t keep pacing They can’t find…

Josh’s Story – Bradycardia

Here is the incredible story of how the new Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker changed Josh’s life. hearts4heart are currently advocating for patients like Josh, to have…

Pamela’s Story – Bradycardia

Pamela’s Story I was born sight impaired. I went to boarding school in NZ, at the age of 6. It was reminiscent of the age…

Trish’s Story – Atrial Fibrillation

My journey of living with chronic Atrial Fibrillation (AF) began as a misdiagnosis in 1995, [which persisted for approximately 7 years], by 3 GPs as…

Jock’s Story – Atrial Fibrillation

My experience with AF was one of experiencing a slight fluttering in my chest initially it always seemed almost as though it was nearer to…

Barry’s Story – Atrial Fibrillation

My journey with Cardiovascular Disease My journey began on Easter Sunday 2012 whist attending the local gym. As I was 63 years old I wasn’t…

Barry’s Story – Atrial Fibrillation

My journey with Cardiovascular Disease My journey began on Easter Sunday 2012 whist attending the local gym. As I was 63 years old I wasn’t…

Tracy’s Story – Long QT

The day my heart stopped beating – 2 August 2010 I look like the average mum. At 45 I have looked after myself (and my…

Kristen’s Story – Ventricular Fibrillation and Atrial fibrillation

I don’t have heart disease. I wasn’t born with it and I’ve never had any issues with my heart. I look like a normal Gen…

Alexis’ Story – Ventricular Fibrillation and Atrial fibrillation

My heart story started at 7 months when I lost my Dad from a cardiac arrest- he was 33 years old. My story continued when…

Sonia’s Story – Brugada Syndrome

My name is Sonia, I am 30 years old. I am married with two young beautiful children. 25 June 2012 A day which started off…

Sonia’s Story – Brugada Syndrome

My name is Sonia, I am 30 years old. I am married with two young beautiful children. 25 June 2012 A day which started off…

Warren’s Story – Atrial Fibrillation

My name is Warren and I live with AF. Now 53 years of age I have lived a very healthy existence my entire life.  I…

Warren’s Story – Atrial Fibrillation

My name is Warren and I live with AF. Now 53 years of age I have lived a very healthy existence my entire life.  I…

Crystal’s Story – Congenital heart disease

On the 5 of May 1991 I was born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and since then every 3 years I go to see a…

Tanya’s Story – Congenital heart disease and arrhythmias

It’s a Friday night and I am lying on my bed deciding on whether to call an ambulance. I’m really rather peeved as I had…