Women and heart attack: a study of women's experiences.

Cardiovascular disease in general, and myocardial infarction (MI) in particular, is the major health problem of females after 50 years of age. To date, heart disease research has focused primarily on males. The limited evidence suggests that the physical, psychological, and social ramifications of MI for women are significant, and different from those of men. Since the specific rehabilitation needs of women are not yet clear, this study was …