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Rene was invited to attend screening for unrecognised heart valve disease in early 2011. She already knew that she had a heart valve problem and was unsurprised when a further problem was discovered. We spoke to her once after she had been to both the initial and follow-up appointments.
Rene is a retired typist. She is widowed and has three grown-up children. Ethnic background’ White British.
George took part in screening for unrecognised heart valve disease in January 2010. Screening showed that he had no heart valve problems.
George is a retired transport manager. He is married and has one grown up daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Peg and Roy both took part in screening for unrecognised heart valve disease in 2010. Roy's result was negative and Peg's was positive. Peg was told she would have a follow-up appointment but she hasn't yet heard when this will be.
Peg and Roy are married and are both retired. Roy used to be a motor technician and Peg was a benefits manager. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
We spoke to Anthony and Pamela after they took part in screening for unrecognised heart valve disease. Both were told they had minor problems and were invited to attend another appointment. We spoke to Anthony again after this appointment. Sadly, Pamela died of another illness during this time.
Pamela and Anthony are married and have 2 adult children. Anthony used to be a design engineer and Pamela worked in accounts for the NHS. Since retiring they have been...
Ursula took part in a screening programme for unrecognised heart valve disease in 2010. She was told she has a leaky valve, which left her feeling a bit anxious, and was invited to attend a second appointment. We spoke to Ursula after she attended each appointment.
Ursula is retired from her job as a vacuum operator with a car component manufacturing company. She is widowed with one adult daughter.
Elizabeth was invited to take part in research into screening for previously unrecognised heart valve disease. She was delighted that her results were normal.
Elizabeth is a retired receptionist. She is married with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Anne had heart valve screening in January 2010. No problems were found.
Anne is self-employed. She is married with four grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Susie took part in screening for unrecognised heart valve disease in 2010. Her screening results were normal.
Susie has retired from her job as a packer in a food factory. She is married with three grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Brian took part in screening for unrecognised heart valve disease in 2010. He was told he has a very small leak in one valve and was invited to attend a follow-up hospital appointment. We spoke to Brian after he attended each of the appointments.
Brian is a retired college porter. He is married with 2 adult sons. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Lech took part in screening for unrecognised heart valve disease. He previously had a heart attack and some angina. The screening showed he had a leaky valve and he was offered a follow up appointment. We spoke to Lech after each of the two appointments he attended.
Lech is a retired NHS salary and wages officer, originally from Poland. He has lived in Africa too, but has been in the UK over 30 years. He is separated...
