Health Behaviour and Readiness to Change After Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-sectional Survey

This study investigates health behaviour and readiness for lifestyle change in patients who recently had a heart attack (myocardical infarction) treated with stenting (PTCA). Despite successful acute treatment, many patients remain at increased risk of a second heart atttack because lifestyle changes are not consistently maintained. Participants who had a heart attack within the past 6 months will complete standardized questionnaires on readiness to change, quality of life, anxiety/depression, and physical functioning, plus a free-text section on personal barriers to change. Findings will characterize this population and inform a future lifestyle intervention trial

Inclusion Criteria: * age over 18 years * myocardial infarction within past 6 months * PTCA treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 * history of multiple myocardial infactionrs * myocardial infarction more than 6 months prior * myocardial infarction not treated by PTCA * absence of informed consent * severe cognitive impairment precluding data collection