CHARACTERIZATION OF CARDIOPATHIC PATIENTS IN A THORACIC PAIN UNIT: ADMISSION PROFILE
Objective: To characterize the cardiac patients who access the Thoracic Pain Unit (UDT) of a general hospital in the north of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study was carried out at the UDT of the Hospital of the City of Passo Fundo, addressing...
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Published in | Revista de pesquisa, cuidado é fundamental Vol. 13; pp. 27 - 33 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem
01.01.2021
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Summary: | Objective: To characterize the cardiac patients who access the Thoracic Pain Unit (UDT) of a general hospital in the north of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study was carried out at the UDT of the Hospital of the City of Passo Fundo, addressing patients with suspicion or medical diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Results: Data collection with 112 patients. There was a predominance of elderly, men with low socioeconomic conditions and a high incidence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and chest pain was present in most patients. Conclusions: Knowing the population that accessed the UDT made possible reflections on the subject, as well as the importance of this service, which serves as a gateway for patients in acute and chronic conditions of CVD. |
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ISSN: | 2175-5361 |
DOI: | 10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v13.7133 |