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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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Stroke
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Age 46-55
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Interview 06
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He could see the importance of exercise to improve strength and things like lifting small pegs when he came to make of cup of coffee which required bo
He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).
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Stroke
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Age 76-95
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Interview 29
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Practiced putting bolts on nuts and picking up small objects to improve his dexterity. He was determined to work hard on the things he was asked to do
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 (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).
Nerves & brain
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Stroke
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Age 76-95
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Interview 24
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Worked with plasticine and lego to improve hand function. Even though it was elementary she did not mind because she realised she had to start from sc
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. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).
Nerves & brain
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Stroke
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Age 76-95
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Interview 24
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On her home visit they assessed her home to see what adaptations she needed and how she coped in the kitchen.
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. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).
Nerves & brain
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Stroke
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Age 21-45
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Interview 51
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Part of their culture is to help the less able when they are struggling, but the rehabilitation team encouraged her to let her husband be independent.
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).
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Stroke
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Age 46-55
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Interview 34
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Getting dressed particularly putting her bra on takes a long time but she feels it is important to do it herself. She was shown the best way to dress
She had a stroke due to a dissection of the right carotid artery at the age of 55. The stroke caused left paralysis of her leg and arm and problems with eating and speaking. Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticlotting).
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