Case Studies

Personal stories from people who have experienced heart conditions and treatments. Each account shares symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery to help others facing similar situations.

I Had a Cardiac Angiogram: Case Study

One patient's experience getting a cardiac angiogram, what the procedure involves, and how it helped prevent a heart attack.

I Had a Cardiac MRI: A Case Study

A 65-year-old woman describes her experience getting a cardiac MRI after chest pain and inconclusive angiogram results.

I Had a Heart Attack: A Case Study

Jane collapsed from a heart attack on a busy motorway and was saved by a nurse and first aider in the traffic behind her.

I Had My Cardiac Enzymes Measured: A Case Study

Tony's heart attack led to cardiac enzyme tests that revealed the extent of his damage and guided his treatment plan.

I Had to Have a Pacemaker Fitted: A Case Study

Tim's heart was beating dangerously slowly, leading to a sudden collapse at work and an emergency hospital admission for a pacemaker.

I Lost a Friend to Sudden Death Syndrome: A Case Study

A 29-year-old mother collapsed during a gentle exercise class and died, leaving her family to understand what happened and why.

Living with Angina: A Case Study

How Geoff discovered he had angina after noticing chest tightness during his daily commute and what tests revealed.

My Baby Had a Hole in the Heart: Case Study

A parent's account of discovering their newborn daughter had a heart defect and navigating treatment and recovery.

My Cholesterol Was Sky High: A Case Study

A fit and healthy woman discovers her cholesterol is dangerously high despite excellent diet and regular exercise habits.

My Sister Had a Heart Transplant: A Case Study

Maria's sister Rosa collapsed just months after giving birth, leading to a heart transplant diagnosis that changed their family forever.