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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 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 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 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 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 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 33

    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).

  • Background

    Is divorced with 4 adult children and she is a retired carer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 69
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 32

    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.

  • Background

    Is a widow with 2 adult children and a retired shop manager. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 89
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 31

    This man had two TIAs (aged 56) and a stroke (aged 57) due to clots. The stroke caused temporary paralysis on his left. Medication' perindopril, bendroflumethiazide (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, delayed release dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

  • Background

    Is divorced with no children and he is a retired dustman/ retained fire-fighter. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 30

    She had two sub arachnoid haemorrhages (age 32 and 52). The first caused temporary left weakness and the second some memory problems and migraine. Medication. atenolol, lisinopril (blood pressure), co-codamol (migraine).

  • Background

    Is a married mother of 2 children and is a nurse trainer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female