Coronary artery disease in the elderly.
Elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) present special opportunities and challenges for nurses. The astute nurse is aware of changes in the aging cardiovascular system and possible alterations in the presenting signs and symptoms of CAD. Risk factor reduction may need to be approached more selectively in the elderly. Older patients who are treated surgically may experience more complications. Implications for nursing care are reviewed.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors