This man had two TIAs (aged 56) and a stroke (aged 57) due to clots. The stroke caused temporary paralysis on his left. Medication: perindopril, bendroflumethiazide (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, delayed release dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 19 >> Had been a heavy smoker and was told this contributed to his stroke.

Stroke at 45 due to dissection of right carotid artery. Caused left paralysis, spasms & painful spasticity. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure) statin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), citalopram (depression) clonazepam, tramadol (spasms/pain).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> Regrets not changing his lifestyle and attending check-ups following his heart attack and feels that this was the reason for his stroke.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 19 >> Gave up smoking immediately after his stroke but this was easier because he had been debilitated and physically unable to smoke. Recommends others giv

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Mr Singh - Interview 58 >> Mr Singh talks about the harm that smoking and drinking does.

Mr. Singh had a heart attack and four strokes between 2003 and 2010. The strokes affected his left side and left him feeling restricted. His heart muscle is damaged and his heartbeat irregular. Over time he has regained some strength in his left leg but cannot use his left hand. Since having his heart attack and strokes, he has made many lifestyle changes which include daily exercise and healthy eating. His goal is to throw away his walking stick by next year.

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 05 >> Gave up smoking after her stroke but took it up again defiantly when she was taken back into hospital because she was very ill.

She had two strokes 3 months apart (aged 43) due to haemorrhages from arterial venous malformations. The second stroke caused right-sided paralysis and muscles spasm. Medication: baclofen (spasms), phenergan (anxiety), phenytoin (epilepsy due to a brain tumour age 41).

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