Abstract
Chronic diseases, including chronic ischemic heart disease, have an impact on patients' daily life and social lives. On the other hand, behavioral and psychological risk factors, poor social adaptation are predictors of disease progression or acute coronary syndrome. The aim of the study is to analyze the impact of chronic ischemic heart disease on patients' social lives.Methods: 146 patients with chronic ischemic heart disease and a control group of 146 subjects were interviewed. The two groups are equal by gender. A survey questionnaire containing questions about the demographic characteristics of respondents, issues related to social life and addressing personal and professional engagements is used to collect the data.Results: Patients have lower self-esteem to deal with professional and family commitments compared to the control group. Difficulties have been identified in communicating with family and friends, creating new social contacts, organizing everyday life and opportunities for other activities. These problems are typical of patients living alone, in small settlements and aged over 65. There is a difference in the self-esteem of life between the two groups studied, with the patient's assessment being lower.Conclusion: Information on factors related to social adaptation and dealing with everyday life is essential for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and improving the quality of life of patients.
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