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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).
Is single with no children. She is a secretary but has not worked since her stroke. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Australian/English.
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).
Is a widow with 4 adult children. She is a housewife. Ethnic background/nationality: Pakistani/English.
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).
Is a married father with 4 adult children. He is a retired shopkeeper. Ethnic background/nationality: Pakistani/English.
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).
Is a married father with 2 adopted, adult children. He is a retired lecturer. Ethnic background/nationality: Indian/English.
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 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).
Is a widow with 1 adult child and is a retired shopkeeper. 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.
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).
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.
She had a stroke due to a clot aged 67, which caused weakness of her left arm and face and some initial speech problems. Medication' perindropril (blood pressure) simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, delayed release dipyridamole (antiplatelets).
Is divorced with 4 adult children and she is a retired carer. 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.
