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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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Age 76-95
Interview 21
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She had a stroke due to a clot aged 82 which caused left weakness. Medication bendroflumethiazide, ramapril (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet).
Interview 24
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She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. ...
Interview 27
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He had multiple TIAs from the age 81. Within a year he had bilateral carotid endarterectomies which were successful. Medication: lisinopril, bendrofluazide, atenolol (blood pressure), ...
Interview 46
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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), ...
Interview 37
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She had a stroke attributed to a clot and the age of 92 which caused weakness of her right leg and arm and slurred speech. ...
Interview 29
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He had a stroke due to clot aged 83 which caused partial right paralysis and emotional lability. Medication: doxazosin, bendroflemethiazide, valsartan, adalat (blood pressure), simvastatin ( ...
Interview 32
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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 ...
Interview 40
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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 ...
Interview 41
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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, ...
Interview 42
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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), ...
Interview 45
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She had a stroke due to a clot aged 72 which caused left weakness of her leg and arm. Medication: amplodopine, doxazosin, enalapril (blood pressure) ...
Stella & Deborah - Interview 55
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Stella had a stroke in 2009 and her left side was paralysed. She spent several months in hospital and now lives in a nursing home. ...
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