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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
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Interview 21
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Don't worry and try and carry on as normal as possible and think positively.
She had a stroke due to a clot aged 82 which caused left weakness. Medication bendroflumethiazide, ramapril (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet).
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Age 46-55
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Gavin - Interview 63
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Gavin spoke about his determination to get better and how incorporating his interests into his lifestyle helped in his recovery process.
Gavin is a 47 year old media representative/spokesperson. He lives at home with his wife and two children. He is not working right now because of his stroke, but hopes to return to some type of work one day. His ethnic background is White British.
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Age 56-65
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David - Interview 61
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David talks about the importance on focusing on one thing at a time during the recovery process.
David experienced two strokes in 2003 in addition to two episodes of pneumonia. The stroke, which affected his mobility, balance, and ability to drive, led to an early retirement from his job as a monitoring officer for the local council.
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Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
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Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
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Stroke
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Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
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Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
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Stroke
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Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
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Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
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