A prospective cohort study investigating readmission, symptom attribution and psychological health within six months of primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Conclusion:
One in six patients were readmitted due to potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms, with the largest proportion receiving an indeterminate readmission diagnosis. Elevated levels of anxiety at baseline were predictive of readmission with potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms at six months.
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Iles-Smith, H., McGowan, L., Campbell, M., Mercer, C., Deaton, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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