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What happened? The first few days after a stroke :
The event: A stroke or transient ischaemic attack
Getting medical help
Getting a diagnosis
Early care experiences
A doctor speaks – an introduction to stroke

What problems did I have, and why? :
Changes to movement
Changes in sensations
Changes to vision
Continence and cathererisation
Eating and drinking
Speech and communication
Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
Emotional Impact of stroke

Why me? Why now? Reducing risk of another stroke? :
Causes and risk factors
Medication to prevent another stroke
Surgery
Preventing another stroke: Changes in life style

What happens now? Rehabilitation & care :
Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care
Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility
Stroke recovery: communication disorders
Leaving hospital

Life after stroke. What is the long-term like? :
Major disability
When stroke is coupled with other health problems
When stroke happens at a young age
Coping strategies and resilience
Continuing care at home and institutional care
Driving and transport
What's important in care
Social support
Support from patients and support groups
Sex life and impact on relationships
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Interview 53

Interview 53

Age at Interview: 59
Sex: Male
Background: Is a married father of 2 children and is a medically retired home office civil servant. Ethnic background/nationality: White/English.

Brief outline: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).

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You have to be motivated to recover and find ways to occupy your life.
Print We ask people to give advice to other people that have had a stroke. What's been important for you in recovering from stroke? And what would you advise other people to do? The… difficult… sorry, it's diff, the… It comes from yourself? Yes. So… Yes. You have to be motivated… Yes. …to continue? Yes. Yeah. And what does that mean to, in terms of… Anything. …doing things? Anything. Mmm. Good… Driving, painting? Drive. Yes. You have to find other things… Yes. …to occupy your life… Yeah. Yeah. …and give you purpose? Yes.

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