Key result
Ten important issues influenced women's treatment-seeking decisions for acute myocardial infarction, including associating symptoms with non-cardiac causes and minimizing symptoms.
Why the study?
What factors influence treatment-seeking decisions in women experiencing symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction?
Population
10 women hospitalized for an acute myocardial infarction (MI)
Design
Other
Authors
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Identifies modifiable barriers to prompt AMI care in women; leaves open whether targeted education shortens treatment delays.
What factors influence treatment-seeking decisions in women experiencing symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction?
Women's treatment-seeking decisions for acute MI are heavily influenced by symptom misattribution, non-classic presentations, and social factors, highlighting the need for better education on female-specific heart disease presentations.
Cynthia Arslanian‐Engoren (2006) studied Acute Myocardial Infarction (n=10). Factors influencing treatment-seeking decisions was evaluated on Issues influencing treatment-seeking decisions. Ten important issues influenced women's treatment-seeking decisions for acute myocardial infarction, including associating symptoms with non-cardiac causes and minimizing symptoms.
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