'When age is not a barrier': an explorative study of nonagenarian patients' experiences of undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
Irene InstenesCarina ElmqvistBritt BorregaardAlf Inge LarsenHeather AlloreBjørn BendzChristi DeatonSvein RotevatnNina FålunTone Merete NorekvålPublished in: European journal of cardiovascular nursing (2024)
Nonagenarians undergoing PCI demonstrated a personal incentive to stay healthy and independent. Their internal resources of independence, stoicism, and resilience were used during their in-hospital stay contributing to a successful PCI procedure. Individual cardiac rehabilitation strategies were highlighted after discharge from hospital.
Keyphrases
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- acute coronary syndrome
- coronary artery disease
- acute myocardial infarction
- st segment elevation myocardial infarction
- antiplatelet therapy
- st elevation myocardial infarction
- end stage renal disease
- coronary artery bypass grafting
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- atrial fibrillation
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- minimally invasive
- climate change
- mental health
- acute care
- emergency department
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms