In recent years, public awareness campaigns have targeted knowledge gaps and inequities
in care while focusing on the unique female experience and heightened cardiovascular …

In the academic literature there is debate as to whether women who engage in multiple
social roles experience more or less stress than women in fewer roles. For the present …

Objectives Compare gender disparities in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
regarding first medical contact (FMC) and prehospital delay times and explore factors …

Aims and objectives To explore the extant literature for key features of prodromal and acute
myocardial infarction fatigue experienced by women, including estimates of severity …

Background Myocardial infarction (MI) patients may find it challenging to adhere to lifestyle
advice and medications. Understanding motivational factors and barriers to change is …

The aim of this study was to elucidate the meaning of the experience of younger people (<
55 years) during their first year following a myocardial infarction. We analyzed 17 interviews …

Background The literature suggests that people delay too long prior to attending emergency
departments with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms. This delay is referred to as …

Scand J Caring Sci; 2011; 25; 459–466 Women's experience of a myocardial infarction: 5
years later Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) has long been seen as a male disease …

Aims and objectives To explore patient decision delay, the symptom experience and factors
that motivated the patient experiencing myocardial infarction to go to the emergency …

Introduction The leading cause of death for women is cardiovascular disease (CVD),
including ischaemic heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Previous literature suggests …