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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
Messages to others
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People's stories
Age 66-75
Interview 03
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She had multiple TIAs from the age of 65 and eventually had carotid endarterectomy age 67. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), clopidpgrel ( ...
Interview 17
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He had a stroke owing to a blocked left carotid artery aged 66 which caused aphasia and reading and writing problems. Medication: amlodipine, bendroflumethiazide (blood ...
Interview 35
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He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage aged 65 which caused left paralysis and problems with incontinence, memory and mood. Medication: perindropril (blood pressure), ...
Interview 13
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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), ...
Interview 14
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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 ...
Interview 20
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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 ...
Interview 25
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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 ...
Interview 50
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He had a stroke at the aged 58 due to a clot and then a second stroke 1 year later due to a haemorrhage. Medication: ...
Interview 33
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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: ...
Interview 43
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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 ...
Interview 44
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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 ...
Malcolm - Interview 59
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When Malcolm had his stroke he initially thought that he was having an angina attack. Malcolm has other health conditions including angina, diabetes, epilepsy, sleep ...
Ralph - Interview 60
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One morning Ralph awoke to feelings of pins and needles in his arm and leg. Recognising that there was a problem, he immediately called NHS ...
Susan - Interview 62
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Susan experienced a stroke in 2007 while at home with her husband. Her husband called for an ambulance, which unfortunately, did not arrive until much ...
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