Self-management of coronary heart disease in angina patients after elective percutaneous coronary intervention:A mixed methods study
Abstract
Introduction and aim: An estimated 100,000 people in the United Kingdom have percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) each year to help alleviate angina symptoms. Thereafter, they are expected to modify their coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors, adhere to medication and effectively manage any recurring angina symptoms. The rate of ‘redo-revascularisation’ in PCI patients seems disproportionately high (75%) when compared to patients who have their angina symptoms managed with coronary artery bypass surgery (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Edinburgh Napier Research Repository (Edinburgh Napier University)
- Publication date
- 4 May 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Thesis