Abstract 369: Symptom Type and Characteristics Differentiate Early from Late Treatment Seekers for Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation [Session Title: Poster Session III]
Conclusions: Symptom type and characteristic, and cognitive behavioral responses of early treatment seekers differed from those of late treatment seekers. Experiencing a rapid heartbeat and unremitting symptoms may have helped participants form a cognitive appraisal and behavioral response conducive to early treatment-seeking. Experiencing intermittent symptoms less identifiable with a cardiac origin may have hindered development of cognitive appraisals and behavioral responses that promote early treatment- seeking. Education to promote early treatment-seeking for symptoms should include information about the diverse type and characteristics of symptoms of AF.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: McCabe, P. J., Chamberlain, A., Rhudy, L., DeVon, H. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session III Source Type: research
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