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Interview 03

She had multiple TIAs from the age of 65 and eventually had carotid endarterectomy age 67. Medication' perindopril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), clopidpgrel (antiplatelet).

  • Background

    Is a widowed retired nurse with one adult child. Ethnic background/nationality: White/German.

  • Age at interview 67
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 25

    He had a stroke at the age of 63 and a second stroke aged 68 both due to a bleed. After the first he had right paralysis and could not walk. Since the second he is in a wheelchair and suffers some confusion. Medication' atenolol (blood pressure).

  • Background

    Is a married father with 4 adult children and a retired writer/engineer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 69
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 22

    He had two stroke due to clots aged 59. The strokes caused ataxia, dysphagia, dysarthria and double vision. Medication' atenolol (blood pressure), bezafibrate (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), hyoscine (reduce saliva), Thick 'n' easy (thickens drinks).

  • Background

    Is a married father with 2 adult children and a retired charity worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 62
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 20

    This woman had a stroke due to a clot from her heart at the age of 67 which caused mild visual loss and temporary speech problems. Medication' amplodopine, atenolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin, (anticoagulation).

  • Background

    Is a married mother and has 2 adult children. She works as a temporary legal secretary. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 68
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 14

    She had a stroke due to a hemorrhage aged 60, which caused left paralysis, spasms, central post stroke pain (CPSP) and depression. Medication' bendrofluazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression), gabapentin (CPSP).

  • Background

    Is a widowed retired legal secretary with no children. Ethnic background’ White/English.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 13

    He had a stroke due to a clot aged 66 which caused left weakness, pain/sensitivity and epilepsy. Medication' atenolol, perindopril (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), Epilim (epilepsy), citalopram (anxiety).

  • Background

    Is a widower living with a partner with 2 adult children. He is a retired management consultant. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 35

    He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage aged 65 which caused left paralysis and problems with incontinence, memory and mood. Medication' perindropril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), loperamide (to constipate), fluoxetine (aggression).

  • Background

    Is a married father with 1 adult child and a retired joiner. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 69
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 18

    She had a stroke aged 59 which caused right weakness, pain, vision & memory loss. Medication' perindopril, amlodipine (blood pressure) pravastatin, Ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin and dipyridamole (antiplatelet), escitalopram (depression), carbamazepine (pain).

  • Background

    Is a married mother of 6 adult children and a retired neuropsychology assistant. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 17

    He had a stroke owing to a blocked left carotid artery aged 66 which caused aphasia and reading and writing problems. Medication' amlodipine, bendroflumethiazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

  • Background

    Is a married father of 2 adult children and a retired industrial training manager. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 68
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 15

    He had his stroke due to a clot aged 54 which caused right sided paralysis and muscle spasms. Medication' amlodopine, perindopril (blood pressure), ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

  • Background

    Is a married father of 2 adult children and retired charity worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 60
  • Sex/Gender Male