Life style and risk factors of patients with a first episode of acute myocardial infarction

Authors

  • Roberta Cunha Rodrigues Colombo UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Olga Maimoni Aguillar USP; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691997000200009

Keywords:

myocardial infarction, life style, coronary disease

Abstract

The prevention of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been related to the identification and control of risk factors (RF) present in the life style of the individuals. The aim of this study was to know the profile of patients with a first episode of AMI and to identify RF for this disease. Seventy eight in patients from the Coronary Care Unity of a University Hospital were interviewed. The results showed that the life style of the studied group includes habits that collaborate to coronary artery disease maintenance or progress. These results will help to elaborate an educational program aiming to prevent reinfarction and to promote health.

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Published

1997-04-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (1997)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Life style and risk factors of patients with a first episode of acute myocardial infarction. (1997). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 5(2), 69-82. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691997000200009