Presentation of predicting symptoms of acute coronary syndrome in men and women
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https://doi.org/10.5205/1981-8963-v9i12a10838p1301-1309-2015Keywords:
síndrome coronariana aguda, cardiologia, sintomas, enfermagem.Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective: to evaluate the differences in presentation of predicting symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (SCA) and correlate them with outcomes in men and women. Method: this was a descriptive study with a quantitative approach and a case series type including 80 patients diagnosed with SCA. Data collection was performed with a questionnaire and analysis of medical records. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, CAAE 17477213.0.0000.5197. Results: most patients who reported specific symptoms were males (61%) and young (51.6%). The nonspecific symptoms were reported by the elderly (75%) and individuals with low educational level (47.4%). Conclusion: young male patients presented better responses in the interpretation of symptoms related to SCA when compared women, the elderly, and individuals with low educational level. Descriptors: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Cardiology; Symptoms; Nursing.
RESUMO
Objetivo: avaliar as diferenças na apresentação dos sintomas preditores de síndrome coronariana aguda (SCA) correlacionando-os com os desfechos em homens e mulheres. Método: estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa do tipo série de casos, com 80 pacientes com diagnóstico de SCA. A coleta de dados foi realizada com um questionário e análise de prontuários. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, CAAE 17477213.0.0000.5197. Resultados: a maioria dos pacientes que referiu sintomas específicos era do sexo masculino (61%) e jovem (51,6%). Os sintomas inespecíficos foram relatados por idosos (75%) e indivíduos com baixo grau de escolaridade (47,4%). Conclusão: pacientes jovens, do sexo masculino, apresentaram melhor resposta na interpretação dos sintomas relacionados à SCA, quando comparado às mulheres, idosos e indivíduos com baixo nível de escolaridade. Descritores: Síndrome Coronariana Aguda; Cardiologia; Sintomas; Enfermagem.
RESUMEN
Objetivo: evaluar las diferencias en la presentación de los síntomas predictores de síndrome coronario agudo (SCA) correlacionándolos con los resultados en hombres y mujeres. Método: estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo del tipo serie de casos, con 80 pacientes con diagnóstico de SCA. La recolección de datos fue realizada con un cuestionario y un análisis de archivos. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación, CAAE 17477213.0.0000.5197. Resultados: la mayoría de los pacientes que mostró síntomas específicos era del sexo masculino (61%) y jóvenes (51,6%). Los síntomas inespecíficos fueron relatados por ancianos (75%) e individuos con bajo grado de escolaridad (47,4%). Conclusión: pacientes jóvenes, del sexo masculino presentaron mejor respuesta en la interpretación de los síntomas relacionados a SCA, cuando comparado a las mujeres, ancianos e individuos con bajo nivel de escolaridad. Descriptores: Síndrome Coronario Agudo; Cardiología; Síntomas; Enfermería.
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