Key result
More than 95% of older adults at risk for AMI recognized typical symptoms like chest pain, but less than 75% knew atypical symptoms such as neck or jaw pain.
Population
115 older adults with coronary heart disease at risk for acute myocardial infarction
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports targeted education on atypical AMI symptoms; leaves open effects on care-seeking and outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=115)
Older adults at risk for AMI have high awareness of typical heart attack symptoms but significant knowledge gaps regarding atypical symptoms and reperfusion therapies.
Tullmann et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary heart disease / at risk for acute myocardial infarction (n=115). Knowledge of cardiovascular disease and AMI symptoms was evaluated on Knowledge of typical and atypical AMI symptoms and reperfusion therapies. More than 95% of older adults at risk for AMI recognized typical symptoms like chest pain, but less than 75% knew atypical symptoms such as neck or jaw pain.
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