This conforms to previous studies ofMI patients that describe prodromal symptoms
and their possible role in delaying care-seeking.Participants in our study had
soughtmedical care for heart-related symptoms but were sent home because no ischemic heart disease could be detected. One participant expressed feelings of not being taken seriously, which made him hesitate to seek medical care. Therefore, it is important always to take seriously the concerns of people who seek medical care for heart-related symptoms; if no ischemic heart disease can be detected, they should be instructed to seekmedical care again if the symptoms come back or worsen.