One theme consistent in the three studies is that patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), even those in the youngest age brackets, frequently experience comorbid conditions. A second common theme is that CHD treatment can alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. The third constant theme is that CHD symptoms can be ameliorated and heart function enhanced through proper medical care.
Comparison and Contrast of Main Points
Leirgul et al. (2022) and Dalir et al. (2021) confirm that young patients with heart disease are increasing in number and are at risk for cognitive and physical impairments. While Leirgul et al. (2022) compared young adults with heart disease to their peers, the study by Murray et al. (2019) looked at how the risk factors for CHD are linked to other comorbidities in men and women differently. Conversely, Dalir et al. (2021) set out to inquire into how families handle child caregiving within the context of their household. The difficulties of caring for patients with heart disease are highlighted by both Murray et al. (2019) and Dalir et al. (2021). The former, however, centered on the burdens placed on healthcare systems by the prevalence of chronic diseases. In contrast, the latter centered on the difficulties faced by families caring for children with CHD.
Objective versus a Summary
An objective dominant in the discussion about the collective findings is to improve the prevention strategies and pharmacologic therapy of cardiovascular risk aspects to reduce the risk of heart failure and case fatalities. Leirgul et al. (2022) state that, thanks to advancements in medicine and surgery, more than 90% of children in Norway who have received treatment for CHD can be expected to live to adulthood. Murray et al. (2019) affirm that women face more obstacles in receiving a CHD diagnosis and treatment than men. Heart disease and other chronic illnesses complicate clinical management and increase healthcare costs. Dalir et al. (2021) argue that families should plan and coordinate the care they provide for their children. It is important to learn how families deal with caregiving difficulties to provide optimal and high-quality care for their children.
References
Dalir, Z., Manzari, Z. S., Kareshki, H., & Heydari, A. (2021). Caregiving strategies in families of children with congenital heart disease: A qualitative study. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 26(1), 60-67. Web.
Leirgul, E., Hysing, M., Greve, G., & Sivertsen, B. (2022). Physical and mental health in young adults with heart disease– A national survey of Norwegian university students. Cardiology in the Young, 32(2), 257-265. Web.
Murray, M. I. K., Bode, K., & Whittaker, P. (2019). Gender-specific associations between coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases: Cross-sectional evaluation of national survey data from adult residents of Germany. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 16(9), 663-670. Web.