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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 19

    Stroke at 45 due to dissection of right carotid artery. Caused left paralysis, spasms & painful spasticity. Medication' perindopril (blood pressure) statin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), citalopram (depression) clonazepam, tramadol (spasms/pain).

  • Background

    Is a married father of 2 adult children and 2 stepchildren. He works as a senior psychiatric nurse trainer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Welsh.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • 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 10

    She had a stroke (aged 41) due to a clot from a hole in her heart which caused left-sided paralysis, numbness and central post stroke pain (CPSP). Medication' simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), gabapentin, amitriptyline (CPSP).

  • Background

    Is a divorced mother of 2. Was part qualified accounts person and a fitness instructor but is not working because of stroke. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 51

    He had a stroke due to a clot aged 38 which caused severe aphasia and right paralysis of his leg and arm. Medication' dipyridamole (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), simvastatin (cholesterol).

  • Background

    He is a married father with 1 child. He works as an accountant. Ethnic background/nationality: Srilankan/English.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 47

    Carer for mother who had a stroke at the age of 83. Her mother now suffers from vascular dementia and some visual loss. She is registered partially blind. Medication' bendrofluazide, perindopril, (blood pressure) omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets) citalopram, (antidepressant); senna and/or movicol, (laxative) calichew (calcium/vit D3 supplement) alendronic acid, (bisphosphonate ), detrusitol, (urinary continence).

  • Background

    Is a married mother of two children and is carer. Ethnic background/nationality: Scottish.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 46

    He had a stroke due to a clot aged 75 which caused right sided weakness and numbness. Medication' atenolol, lisinopril, adalat (blood pressure), furosemide (water), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

  • Background

    Is a married father of 2 children. He is a retired Professional Engineer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Scottish.

  • Age at interview 82
  • Sex/Gender Male