Patient delay in seeking treatment for acute coronary syndrome and stroke symptoms is the
major factor limiting delivery of definitive treatment in these conditions. Despite decades of …

Background—Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
American men and women. Although there have been dramatic changes in the …

Symptom monitoring is difficult for heart failure (HF) patients. Difficulties physically sensing
and determining symptom meaning may lead to uncertainty and delay treatment. Somatic …

Background: Self-management and adequate consultation behaviour are essential for the
successful treatment of chronic heart failure (CHF). Patients with a type-D personality …

Despite extensive patient education, few heart failure (HF) patients master self-care.
Impaired cognitive function may explain why patient education is ineffective. A concurrent …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate current literature on predictors of pre-hospital delay among
patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). METHODS: Medline, CINHAL, and Psych …

Background The effectiveness of therapy for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is
dependent on patients' quick decision to seek treatment. We surveyed patients' level of …

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. The nonprobability sample
included 256 patients admitted to the hospital with ACSs. The study was conducted on …

• Background Women delay seeking treatment for symptoms of acute myocardial infarction
longer than men delay. Women's delay time has not been thoroughly characterized.• …

Background A decision to delay seeking treatment for symptoms of acute coronary
syndrome increases the risk of serious complications, disability, and death. Aims The …