Key result
SCAD patients report uncertainty, anxiety, and isolation as key challenges requiring tailored psychological and peer support.
Why the study?
There is uncertainty on how to adequately address the needs of patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection as part of secondary prevention.
Population
15 patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection, mean age 47.5 years, 86.7% female
Design
Qualitative research design using structured interviews and inductive thematic coding
Authors
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May warrant tailored psychological support in SCAD; leaves open efficacy in prospective trials.
Qualitative interviews of SCAD survivors highlight significant psychological distress and the need for tailored cardiac rehabilitation programs that address anxiety, isolation, and family dynamics.
Bouchard et al. (2021) studied Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) (n=15). Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) was evaluated on Patient-reported challenges and rehabilitative intervention needs. Structured interviews of 15 SCAD patients identified key challenges including navigating uncertainty, anxiety, and isolation, highlighting the need for tailored psychological and peer support.
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