Patient experiences of living with coronary stent

Cardiovascular disease is among the most important disorders in the developed world and the main cause of death and disability in all countries considered. Using coronary stent in cardiovascular patients, as an effective treatment, has greatly reduced the requirement for cardiac surgery. The study was carried out to explore lived experiences of patients living with coronary stents.The qualitative phenomenological study was performed to explore lived experiences of patient with coronary stent. The participants (11 patients) were selected purposively.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research