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Interview 34

She had a stroke due to a dissection of the right carotid artery at the age of 55. The stroke caused left paralysis of her leg and arm and problems with eating and speaking. Medication' simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticlotting).

  • Background

    Is a single mother with 2 adult children. She is a care assistant (but is not working because of stroke). Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 40

    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).

  • Background

    Is a widow with 5 children and is a retired voluntary worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 83
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 41

    She had a stroke due to a clot aged 87 which caused right weakness and problems with balance and with speech and eating. Medication' atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), motilium (nausea and vertigo), omeprazole (gastric resistant tablets).

  • Background

    Is a widow with 1 adult child and is a retired shopkeeper. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 88
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 42

    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).

  • Background

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

  • Age at interview 80
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 43

    He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage age 70 which caused right sided weakness and problems with balance and speech. He as also had some depression and anxiety. Medication' enalapril maleate (blood pressure), furosemide (water), citalopram (depression).

  • Background

    Is a married father with 2 adopted, adult children. He is a retired lecturer. Ethnic background/nationality: Indian/English.

  • Age at interview 74
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 44

    He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 60 which caused left sided weakness in his leg and paralysis of his hand. His speech was also affected and he has depression. Medication' aspirin (antiplatelet) simvastatin (cholesterol) fluoxetine (depression).

  • Background

    Is a married father with 4 adult children. He is a retired shopkeeper. Ethnic background/nationality: Pakistani/English.

  • Age at interview 69
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 45

    She had a stroke due to a clot aged 72 which caused left weakness of her leg and arm. Medication' amplodopine, doxazosin, enalapril (blood pressure) furosemide (water), simvastatin, aspirin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression).

  • Background

    Is a widow with 4 adult children. She is a housewife. Ethnic background/nationality: Pakistani/English.

  • Age at interview 76
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 49

    She had a stroke due a clot caused by a hereditary clotting disorder age 29, which caused aphasia, right paralysis and epilepsy. Medication' lipitor (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), tegretol, epilim (epilepsy), baclofen (spasms in arm).

  • Background

    Is single with no children. She is a secretary but has not worked since her stroke. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Australian/English.

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 53

    He had a stroke due to a clot which came from his heart aged 55. The stroke caused right sided weakness and aphasia. Medication' perindopril (blood pressure) simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant).

  • Background

    Is a married father of 2 children and is a medically retired home office civil servant. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 06

    He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication' bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

  • Background

    Is a married process operator with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Male