Interview HA18
Heart attack June 1995. Thrombolytic (clotbuster) drug. Current medication' aspirin, enalapril, bisoprolol, atorvastatin
Retired Administration Manager; Married, no childrenEarly medical retirement
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Interview HA11
Heart attack February 1999. Angioplasty and stent, February 1999. Current medication' aspirin, ramipril, simvastatin
Operational Risk Manager; Married, 1 child
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).
Is a married father with 4 adult children and a retired writer/engineer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.
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).
Is a married father with 2 adult children and a retired charity worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.
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).
Is a married mother and has 2 adult children. She works as a temporary legal secretary. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.
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).
Is a married father of 2 adult children and 2 stepchildren. He works as a senior psychiatric nurse trainer. Ethnic background/nationality: White/Welsh.
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).
Is a widowed retired legal secretary with no children. Ethnic background’ White/English.
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).
Is a widower living with a partner with 2 adult children. He is a retired management consultant. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.
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).
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.
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).
He is a married father with 1 child. He works as an accountant. Ethnic background/nationality: Srilankan/English.