Poor recognition of symptoms and access to medical care in women with myocardial infarction

The association between pre-infarction angina and care-seeking behaviors and its effects on early reperfusion rates for acute myocardial infarction

“…In accordance with their results, we found that incorrect attribution of symptoms was an independent predictor of longer prehospital delay or non-ambulance use. However, Mussi et al [42] reported opposite results in 43 women with AMI. A potential explanation may be that their sample is too small to draw definitive conclusions.…”

Apoio social frente à necessidade de cuidado após infarto do miocárdio

“…Pain becomes an external factor to whoever has the AMI and his family, which influences the decision to seek immediate support. Thus, survival becomes dependent on the support of others, who provide transportation and work together so that the pain can be dealt with (11) . When faced with someone in a difficult situation people being to feel the need to help (7) , leading them to be there for the sufferer and prepare supporting alternatives to ease the suffering that comes from such difficulties (13) .…”

“…In addition, despite there are studies in the nursing area that cover social support, it is worth highlighting that most of these are related to support for the individual patient (1,3,(11)(12) or family caregiver (7,13) . These studies also refer to the hospitalization period (8) , addressing aspects of support for the families in this context, while leaving a gap in relation to the support received following hospitalization, as proposed in this article.…”