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• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Over 60 >> Interview 05 >> Concludes that she took the diagnosis in her stride.

Discovered following pregnancy.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Explains that he wasn't that worried initially but now he is more aware of the damage hypertension can cause.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 18 >> Describes his initial scepticism about Hypertension but then the differences it made in his attitude to himself and work.

Discovered following health check for insurance.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 18 >> Describes how initially there was no action after his diagnosis but then he was given medication.

Discovered following health check for insurance.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 01 >> Discusses how she feels about having hypertension.

Discovered following a HRT check.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 07 >> Concludes that high blood pressure has made him aware he needs to put his life in order.

Discovered following a check for a kidney problem.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 12 >> Considers the adverse effects of stress on high blood pressure and intends to reduce her stress levels.

Discovered following cervical screen and blood pressure monitor.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 21 >> Considers high blood pressure is stress related but he doesn't want to worry about it.

Discovered following GP check for migraines.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 19 >> Describes how his hypertension has only a minimal effect on his life.

Discovered when applying for life insurance.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 01 >> Discusses how having hypertension has affected her life, preventing her from doing certain activities.

Discovered following a HRT check.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 12 >> Explains that if her condition were critical she would do more. In the mean time she focuses on reducing stress.

Discovered following cervical screen and blood pressure monitor.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Highlights his children's attitude towards his hypertension.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Discusses experience of selecting and using Alpha Blockers, and their side effects.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 12 >> Describes how the doctor said she would need medication in the future but is not keen.

Discovered following cervical screen and blood pressure monitor.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 14 >> Describes how taking tablets can help but can make a person lazy.

Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 18 >> Explains he wishes for those with hypertension to have more education and to share information.

Discovered following health check for insurance.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 07 >> Explains how his blood pressure tends to fluctuate, particularly after a weekend of drinking.

Discovered following a check for a kidney problem.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Over 60 >> Interview 05 >> Describes the side effects she has experienced from her course of treatment.

Discovered following pregnancy.