The process of experiencing the coronary revascularization surgery: an analysis of gender O processo de viver a cirurgia de revascularização cardíaca: uma análise de gênero El proceso de vivir la cirugía de revascularización cardíaca: un análisis de género

Objective: To analyze the experiences of men and women on myocardial revascularization surgery in the perspective of gender. Methods: The Grounded Theory was used, including interviews with 17 participants (patients and families) in a referral hospital in cardiology in southern Brazil. Results: Men and women experience the wait for surgery, leisure and social relations differently. The family is considered as an important support to overcome the changes in sexuality after surgery and the need to adapt to new eating habits and a new occupation. Conclusions: It could be noted that there is a significant difference in how the genders deal with the experience of undergoing the process of myocardial revascularization surgery, and nurses can better plan the guidelines and care according to gender peculiarities.