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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe people\'s experiences of suffering a second myocardial infarction.
METHODS: A descriptive qualitative design. Interviews were conducted with eight persons afflicted by two myocardial infarctions. Data were analysed with qualitative content analysis.
RESULTS: The analysis resulted in one theme and four categories. The theme was \'Realising the seriousness\' and the categories were: 1) Knowledge from previous experience; 2) A wake-up call for lifestyle changes; 3) The future becomes unpredictable; 4) Trying to find balance in life. The participant\'s previous experience contributed to a better understanding of the symptoms of myocardial infarction and how to act when suffering a second myocardial infarction. After their second myocardial infarction, the participants became really aware of the need to implement a healthier lifestyle, as doing so might avoid a third myocardial infarction. The risk of suffering or even dying due to yet another myocardial infarction felt more tangible after their second one.
CONCLUSIONS: A second myocardial infarction is a different event in comparison to the first one, which makes afflicted people realise the seriousness and importance of making life style changes. They are more affected both physically and psychologically.
METHODS: A descriptive qualitative design. Interviews were conducted with eight persons afflicted by two myocardial infarctions. Data were analysed with qualitative content analysis.
RESULTS: The analysis resulted in one theme and four categories. The theme was \'Realising the seriousness\' and the categories were: 1) Knowledge from previous experience; 2) A wake-up call for lifestyle changes; 3) The future becomes unpredictable; 4) Trying to find balance in life. The participant\'s previous experience contributed to a better understanding of the symptoms of myocardial infarction and how to act when suffering a second myocardial infarction. After their second myocardial infarction, the participants became really aware of the need to implement a healthier lifestyle, as doing so might avoid a third myocardial infarction. The risk of suffering or even dying due to yet another myocardial infarction felt more tangible after their second one.
CONCLUSIONS: A second myocardial infarction is a different event in comparison to the first one, which makes afflicted people realise the seriousness and importance of making life style changes. They are more affected both physically and psychologically.
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