ArticleOpen heart2024
Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study.
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation for Ischaemic Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Implementation Considerations From a Survey of UK Health Professionals.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Living with angina: rethinking angina management in ANOCA through lived experience.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- Modern angina assessment: one size does not fit all in the face of angina and non-obstructed coronary arteries.The British journal of cardiology · 2026Article
- Design and rationale for MICROFIT (Microvascular Coronary Rehabilitation For Improving Treatment)-a feasibility randomized trial of intensive lifestyle rehabilitation for symptomatic coronary microvascular dysfunction.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- The use of healthcare contacts following a first diagnosis of chest pain among women with no obstructive coronary artery disease: results from the WOMANOCA nationwide cohort study.European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes · 2025Article
- Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Sex-Based Differences in Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Prognosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and Vasospastic Angina-Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Strategies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: Insights on Prognosis and Future Perspectives.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore the lived experience of people with myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive arteries.
designQualitative study using semistructured interviews.
settingTelephone interviews with 17 participants living in the UK.
participants17 people (2 males, 15 females; aged 31-69 years) with a presumed or confirmed diagnosis of myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive arteries, recruited via social media and online patient-led support forums.
resultsFive themes were generated. Theme 1 describes the wide range of experiences that participants described, particularly the frequency and intensity of symptoms, and the uncertainty and fear that symptoms commonly provoked. Theme 2 describes the major impact on social relationships, employment and other aspects of everyday life. Theme 3 illustrates challenging and traumatising experiences participants described around pathways to diagnosis and accessing medical support. Theme 4 highlights the lack of consensus and clarity that participants had been confronted with around treatment and management. Theme 5 describes coping and supportive strategies valued by participants.
conclusionsThis study provides insight into the challenges of living with myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive arteries. Findings highlight the significant psychological impact on people living with these conditions and the need for improvements in diagnosis, support and long-term management.
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