Symptom recognition and healthcare experiences of young women with acute myocardial infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prompt recognition of acute myocardial infarction symptoms and timely care-seeking behavior are critical to optimize acute medical therapies. Relatively little is known about the symptom presentation and care-seeking experiences of women aged ≤55 years with acute myocardial infarction, a group shown to have increased mortality risk as compared with similarly aged men. Understanding symptom recognition and experiences engaging the healthcare system may provide opportunities to reduce delays and improve acute care for this population.

Methods and results

We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews with 30 women (aged 30-55 years) hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction to explore their experiences with prodromal symptoms and their decision-makin

SUBMITTER: Lichtman JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4801001 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature