Background: Few qualitative studies have been conducted on older women's experiences of
myocardial infarction (MI) and, in particular, the time before they seek medical care …

Background: Heart disease is a major cause of mortality in women. Women have a poorer
prognosis than men after myocardial infarction (MI) and research to date has failed to find a …

Aims and objectives. This study sought to explore the presenting nature of cardiac symptoms
as experienced by women diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The objectives were to …

BACKGROUND: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of mortality in women.
Women have also been identified as late presenters in seeking medical care. AIM: The aim …

The purpose of this study was to compare symptom presentation and illness behavior
among women and men with acute myocardial infarction and assess various aspects that …

Background: Most studies show that women with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome
(ACS) delay seeking care longer than men do. Contributing factors include women being …

This study described women's prodromal and acute symptoms associated with myocardial
infarction (MI) based on interviews with 76 women who had experienced an MI in the …

Diagnosing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in women is difficult since chest pain may not
be a hallmark symptom. Research is needed to identify symptoms experienced by women …

Survival and long-term prognosis after a myocardial infarction are directly related to the
individual's decision to seek medical help. Early medical intervention is imperative if …

Background: Men and women are known to delay in seeking medical attention when
experiencing acute cardiac symptoms. However, women are more likely to have had chronic …