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Dad thankful charity scan revealed 'silent' heart attack

Dad thankful charity scan revealed 'silent' heart attack
BBC UK Saturday 10 October 2026, 12:02 UTC 1 min read
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A charity heart scan led to Simon Morris having surgery for a blocked artery he didn't know he had.

A charity heart scan led to Simon Morris having surgery for a blocked artery he didn't know he had.
Simon Morris (ORG)
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