Navigating critical time: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of patients and companions in myocardial infarction management
Delays in recognizing MI symptoms were influenced by lack of health awareness, hesitation, and healthcare inefficiencies, leading to worsened outcomes. Improving public health education, awareness of MI symptoms, and healthcare responsiveness can reduce these delays. Additionally, the support of companions plays a critical role in ensuring timely medical intervention.
Authors
- Nahid Dehghan‐Nayeri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1594-6790)
- Leila Sayadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7613-3051)
- Malihe Imeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0240-1433)
- Abbas Mardani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2861-6037)
- Hossein Ebrahimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5731-7103)
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Iranshahr University (IR)
- Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-05219-0
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services