Gender differences on chest pain perception associated with acute myocardial infarction in Chinese patients: a questionnaire survey

Jane JB Khan, John W Albarran, Violet Lopez and Sek Y Chair

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2010, vol. 19, issue 19‐20, 2720-2729

Abstract: Aims. To investigate gender differences in chest pain perception among Chinese patients with acute myocardial infarction. Background. Thrombolytic therapy is beneficial to outcomes of acute myocardial infarction if administered within 12 hours from the onset of chest pain. However, cardiac symptom interpretation may impact time of presentation to hospital. Differences in cardiac symptom reports by gender partly explain misdiagnoses and delays in treatment, particularly among women. Whether, such trends apply to Chinese patients with myocardial infarction is unknown. Design. A descriptive prospective study. Methods. Using questionnaires, data on demographic variables, the number of patients reporting chest pain and other chest sensations at the onset of acute myocardial infarction and chest pain intensity, description, location and radiation across the chest were collected. Results. A total of 128 participants equally divided by gender were recruited. Chest pain was more prevalent among men than women (84·37% vs. 67·19%, p

Date: 2010
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