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Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 19, No. 5, 583-607 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/019394599701900503

The Experiences of Postmenopausal Women with Coronary Artery Disease

Linda A. LaCharity

College of Nursing and Health, University of Cincinnati.

Kathryn M. King, R.N.

Kathleen B. King, R.N., Ph.D.

School of Nursing, University of Rochester

The lifetime probability that a woman will develop coronary artery disease (CAD) is 46%. Hormonal changes, resulting in a shift in the ratio of the protective high density lipoproteins to low density lipoproteins dramatically increase the incidence of CAD in women after menopause. Historically, women have not been considered at risk for the development of CAD and clinical research has focused on men. The purpose of this descriptive study was to gain insight into the experiences ofpostmenopausal women afterbeing diagnosed with CAD. Twelve postmenopausal participants were interviewed about theirexperiences since being diagnosed with CAD. Thefour major categories of data that emergedfrom this study were the effects of having a diagnosis of CAD, managing lifestyle changes resulting from this illness, identifying support systems, and adapting or coping with a diagnosis of CAD.


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