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Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 07
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Explains how a problem with his kidneys led to the discovery of high blood pressure.
Discovered following a check for a kidney problem.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 08
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Explains how high blood pressure was discovered after routine check-ups.
Discovered following GP check.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 09
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Describes how after an epileptic fit he was admitted to hospital and his blood pressure increased.
Discovered following suspected heart attack.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 10
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Explains how hypertension was discovered after a general check-up.
Discovered following GP general check up.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Over 60
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Interview 15
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Describes how he first discovered that he had hypertension.
Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 18
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Describes how initially there was no action after his diagnosis but then he was given medication.
Discovered following health check for insurance.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Over 60
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Interview 19
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Explains how he was surprised to find out about high blood pressure in a life insurance medical check-up.
Discovered when applying for life insurance.
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