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| Women's narratives: evolving symptoms of myocardial infarction | | Author(s) | Jean C McSweeney |
| Journal title | Journal of Women & Aging, vol 10, no 2, 1998 |
| Pages | pp 67-83 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Heart disease ; Symptoms ; Older women ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Diagnosing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in women is difficult since chest pain may not be a hallmark symptom, and research is needed to identify symptoms experienced by women with AMI to facilitate timely diagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify new symptoms and their evolution experienced by women prior to diagnosis of AMI. Intensive home interviews were conducted with 20 women, and then transcribed. Content analysis and constant comparison were used to develop nine data clusters: location of pain/sensations; cardiovascular/temperature changes; respiratory sensations; gastrointestinal symptoms; emotions; hand and arm sensations; neurological/vision changes; and fatigue. Some women progressed to AMI in minutes while others had symptoms for weeks. Findings should increase awareness of women's symptoms of AMI. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980406407 A |
| Classmark | CQH: CT: BD: 7T |
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