A Holistic Exploration of Fatigue Experienced by Women before a Myocardial Infarction

Most women report fatigue in the weeks and months leading to a myocardial infarction (MI). However, fatigue is a complex phenomenon. Dimensions of this MI related fatigue, such as timing, distress, intensity, quality, patterns, and associated characteristics have not been established through focused study of this symptom. A lack of a holistic understanding of this symptom makes clinical decision making difficult, given that fatigue is a frequently reported symptom overall

Women’s Prodromal Myocardial Infarction Symptom Perception, Attribution, and Care Seeking

Most women experience several prodromal symptoms prior to myocardial infarction (MI). While investigators have focused on acuteMI symptom perception, attribution, and care seeking, few have studied how women experience and process prodromalMI symptoms and ultimately decide to seek care