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Stella had a stroke in 2009 and her left side was paralysed. She spent several months in hospital and now lives in a nursing home. Since the stroke she has had several TIAs, which often leave her feeling tired, but she does not remember much about them.
Stella is a retired teacher, and she is widowed. Her daughter Deborah is a self-employed book-keeper. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
He had a stroke due to clot aged 83 which caused partial right paralysis and emotional lability. Medication' doxazosin, bendroflemethiazide, valsartan, adalat (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).
Is a married father of 2 children. He is a retired rail worker/retired shop assistant. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.
She had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 88. The stroke caused weakness and cold sensitivity in her left hand and problems with eating and drinking. Medication' Antibiotics.
Is a widow with 2 adult children and a retired shop manager. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.
She had a stroke due to a clot from her heart at the age of 81. The stroke caused partial paralysis of her right hand side and problems with memory. Medication' Cardicor, coversyl (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulation).
Is a widow with 5 children and is a retired voluntary worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.
He had a stroke during a heart bypass aged 74 which caused right weakness & speech, memory & emotional problems. Medication' perindropril, furosemide (blood pressure) simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet), dosulepin (depression).
Is a married father with 1 adult child and is a retired lorry driver. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.
She had a stroke due to a clot aged 82 which caused left weakness. Medication bendroflumethiazide, ramapril (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet).
Is a widow and has no children. She does Voluntary work. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.
He had multiple TIAs from the age 81. Within a year he had bilateral carotid endarterectomies which were successful. Medication' lisinopril, bendrofluazide, atenolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).
Is a widower with 5 adult children. He is a retired maintenance engineer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Welsh.
He had a stroke due to a clot aged 75 which caused right sided weakness and numbness. Medication' atenolol, lisinopril, adalat (blood pressure), furosemide (water), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).
Is a married father of 2 children. He is a retired Professional Engineer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.
