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The majority of wives had excellent knowledge of coronary risk factors. However, the majority expressed concerns about their husbands' diet, weight, and the preparation of nutritious meals low in sodium and cholesterol.The majority of wives were concerned that their spouses needed to continue to take cardiac medication prescribed before surgery. The majority of wives had insufficient knowledge of the survey and its relationship to coronary artery disease and to angina. The most frequently expressed concerns were futur heart problems, death, prognosis, surgical success, behavioral fluctuations (including depression), and the potential for recurrence of arterial blockages. The wives had good or excellent knowledge of physical discomforts. However, they expressed concerns about their spouses' pain, posture, sleeping difficulties and leg edema. Although the wives had excellent knowledge of the recommended activities, they lacked information about sexual activity. The greatest and most frequently expressed concerns related to the amount, type and time of resumption for specific activities.
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Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1985001583