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Phillip had a TIA in 2008. His arm felt heavy and his vision was affected. He went to the GP next day, and 2 weeks later had a carotid endarterectomy (surgery on an affected artery). He is taking part in a TIA research study.
Phillip is married with 2 children. He is a retired physicist and physics teacher. Ethnic background’ White English/Australian.
Anne first had a TIA in 2003, a second in 2008, while driving, and a third in 2009, after which she was referred to hospital. She may have had another one a few days before the interview, and is waiting to hear soon at a planned hospital appointment.
Anne is a retired assistant college secretary. She is widowed and has 3 grown-up children. Ethnic background’ White British.
Russell had a stroke in 2006 and then more recently had two TIA episodes. He has been left with short term memory loss, some difficulties with speech, and weakness in his legs. He has a positive approach to his life and continues to keep active and fit.
Russell is married and has two adult children. He is a retired insurance underwriter. Ethnic Background; White British.
Ken was travelling home from a holiday in Crete and felt unwell. Whilst sitting on the aircraft he felt some numbness in his leg and found it difficult to move his left arm up and down. He decided to complete the journey home and on his return contacted his son who was coming to collect him. His son felt that something was wrong as he noticed that his father's speech was slurred, and when his wife and daughter heard what had happened they contacted emergency services straight away. They were tol
Ken is married and has three adult children. He is a retired Air Force Officer. Ethnic background; White British.
Peg had some numbness which she thought at first was a migraine. After 3 days she went to the GP, who said it might be a TIA. She went to hospital for tests and was told it wasn't a TIA, but she is waiting for an MRI scan to investigate further.
Peg is a retired benefits manager. She is married with no children. Her ethnic background is white British.
George had a TIA whilst sitting at home on the sofa; he suddenly found himself unable to speak and was paralysed down one side for a short while. He has since had another TIA in which he experienced similar symptoms. He worries that this may happen again and has lost confidence in himself through feeling depressed and stressed.
George is married with one adult daughter. Ethnic background; White British.
Rosemary's husband Brian had a TIA in March 2010. She realised something was wrong and called an ambulance. Brian took part in a research programme on TIA and Rosemary also took part as a healthy volunteer in the control group.
Rosemary is a retired secretary. She is married with 2 grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Brian had a TIA in March 2010. He felt dizzy and found it difficult to walk, and his vision became blurred. His wife called an ambulance and he stayed in hospital overnight. He has taken part in a TIA research project.
Brian is retired from the ambulance service. He is married with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
