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• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 01 >> Discusses whether her family showed any signs of having high blood pressure.

Discovered following a HRT check.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Over 60 >> Interview 05 >> Describes how she discovered she had high blood pressure, and some of the symptoms she experienced.

Discovered following pregnancy.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Explains how hypertension was discovered after a general check-up.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• 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 >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 21 >> Explains how high blood pressure was discovered after visiting the doctor with migraines.

Discovered following GP check for migraines.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Comments on his attitude towards having hypertension.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 18 >> Explains he is happy to take the medication along with supplements and doesn't worry.

Discovered following health check for insurance.

• 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 >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Reasons the internet to be one of the best places to gain information.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 14 >> Complains of the lack of information available on finding suitable medication.

Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Considers whether his headaches are a symptom of hypertension.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Over 60 >> Interview 05 >> Discusses how she remembers to take her course of treatment.

Discovered following pregnancy.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 07 >> Explains how a work day routine means it is easier to remember to take tablets on time.

Discovered following a check for a kidney problem.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Explains why his regular routine means he does not forget to take his pills.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 19 >> Comments how taking the pills became automatic.

Discovered when applying for life insurance.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 20 >> Describes his routine which prevents him from forgetting to take his tablets.

Discovered after angioplasty.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 21 >> Explains he tries to keep to a religious routine but doesn't always succeed.

Discovered following GP check for migraines.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Over 60 >> Interview 05 >> Discusses her experiences side effects from here course of treatment.

Discovered following pregnancy.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 08 >> Describes the side effects of some of the treatments, particularly blurred vision.

Discovered following GP check.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Explains the symptoms he has that may be side effects of his medication.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 14 >> Complains about the many side effects she has suffered with treatment.

Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Describes experience and side effects of taking ACE Inhibitors, particularly impotence.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Describes how eventually the right treatment for him was found.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• 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 >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 21 >> Explains he treatment leaves him with a feeling of fatigue that he tries to fight off.

Discovered following GP check for migraines.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 07 >> Discusses his dislike for taking tablets and advocates a healthy lifestyle as more beneficial.

Discovered following a check for a kidney problem.

• 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 Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Considers that one can become over-concerned about one's medicine and treatment.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 10 >> Explains how he uses a self-monitor and keeps a record of his blood pressure.

Discovered following GP general check up.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 20 >> Describes the adverse side effects from his earlier treatments.

Discovered after angioplasty.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Describes how a 24 hour monitor revealed circumstances when his blood pressure rose and fell.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 18 >> Considers that his last few readings have been low, partly because of his treatment.

Discovered following health check for insurance.

• 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.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 08 >> Explains that experimenting with various treatments lead to finding a suitable one.

Discovered following GP check.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 12 >> Explains that it is her independent decision to decide on treatment.

Discovered following cervical screen and blood pressure monitor.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Female Under 60 >> Interview 14 >> Describes the pressure from others to take tablets, which she has difficulty accepting.

Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 15 >> Describes how he has selected treatment which avoids the side effects of impotence.

Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Under 60 >> Interview 18 >> Describes his reluctance to change tablets when the ones he has are working.

Discovered following health check for insurance.

• Heart disease >> High blood pressure >> Male Over 60 >> Interview 19 >> Explains how, because of his concerns, he wanted to keep dosages to a minimum but still improve his blood pressure.

Discovered when applying for life insurance.