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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 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
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High blood pressure
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Male Over 60
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Interview 15
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Considers his family history of heart disease.
Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Female Under 60
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Interview 12
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Explains how they discovered high blood pressure after a smear test.
Discovered following cervical screen and blood pressure monitor.
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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Describes how his hypertension has only a minimal effect on his life.
Discovered when applying for life insurance.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Female Over 60
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Interview 05
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Describes how she has suffered from years of migraines and has had three mini strokes.
Discovered following pregnancy.
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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Describes the symptoms he sometimes suffers from.
Discovered following GP general check up.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Female Under 60
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Interview 12
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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
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High blood pressure
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Male Over 60
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Interview 20
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Explains that his condition was discovered after a mild heart attack.
Discovered after angioplasty.
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