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His heart stopped.<\/p>\n<p>A drama about the stories that fear tells us, and one man\u2019s attempt to take control of his narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Ben&#8230;.. Joel MacCormack<br \/>\nBen&#8217;s Partner&#8230;.. Rhiannon Neads<br \/>\nThe Consultant&#8230;.. Neil McCaul<br \/>\nThe Psychotherapist&#8230;.. Christine Kavanagh<br \/>\nThe Sonographer&#8230;.. Jasmine Hyde<br \/>\nThe Mother&#8230;.. Grace Cooper Milton<br \/>\nCath&#8230;.. Eimear Fearon<\/p>\n<p>Featuring contributions from Dr Boon Lim, Consultant Cardiologist, and clinical lead for the Imperial Syncope Diagnostic Service based at Hammersmith Hospital London. 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