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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 discovered she had high blood pressure, and some of the symptoms she experienced.
Discovered following pregnancy.
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 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.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 21
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Explains how high blood pressure was discovered after visiting the doctor with migraines.
Discovered following GP check for migraines.
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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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
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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 Under 60
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Interview 14
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Complains of the lack of information available on finding suitable medication.
Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.
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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Discusses how she remembers to take her course of treatment.
Discovered following pregnancy.
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 work day routine means it is easier to remember to take tablets on time.
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 10
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Explains why his regular routine means he does not forget to take his pills.
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 his difficulty in remembering to take tablets and getting new prescriptions.
Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.
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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Comments how taking the pills became automatic.
Discovered when applying for life insurance.
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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Describes his routine which prevents him from forgetting to take his tablets.
Discovered after angioplasty.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Male Under 60
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Interview 21
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Explains he tries to keep to a religious routine but doesn't always succeed.
Discovered following GP check for migraines.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Female Under 60
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Interview 01
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Discusses her concerns about the effects of ACE Inhibitors on the kidneys.
Discovered following a HRT check.
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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Discusses her experiences side effects from here course of treatment.
Discovered following pregnancy.
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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Describes the side effects of some of the treatments, particularly blurred vision.
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 10
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Explains the symptoms he has that may be side effects of his medication.
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 14
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Complains about the many side effects she has suffered with treatment.
Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.
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 experience and side effects of taking ACE Inhibitors, particularly impotence.
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 10
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Describes how eventually the right treatment for him was found.
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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Discusses impotence as a reason for avoiding using beta blockers as a treatment.
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 21
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Explains he treatment leaves him with a feeling of fatigue that he tries to fight off.
Discovered following GP check for migraines.
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 her current course of treatment.
Discovered following pregnancy.
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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Discusses his dislike for taking tablets and advocates a healthy lifestyle as more beneficial.
Discovered following a check for a kidney problem.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Female Under 60
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Interview 14
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Describes how taking tablets can help but can make a person lazy.
Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.
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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Describes the adverse side effects from his earlier treatments.
Discovered after angioplasty.
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 a 24 hour monitor revealed circumstances when his blood pressure rose and fell.
Discovered after taking blood pressure at an exhibition.
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 the side effects she has experienced from her course of treatment.
Discovered following pregnancy.
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 that experimenting with various treatments lead to finding a suitable one.
Discovered following GP check.
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 it is her independent decision to decide on treatment.
Discovered following cervical screen and blood pressure monitor.
Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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Female Under 60
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Interview 14
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Describes the pressure from others to take tablets, which she has difficulty accepting.
Discovered following GP check up for pains in arms.
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 has selected treatment which avoids the side effects of impotence.
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 his reluctance to change tablets when the ones he has are working.
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, because of his concerns, he wanted to keep dosages to a minimum but still improve his blood pressure.
Discovered when applying for life insurance.
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