title: Postoperative considerations. Geriatric surgical patients and cardiovascular function.
abstract: An increasing number of geriatric patients will present for surgery as the average life expectancy climbs. Age-related cardiovascular changes jeopardize the elderly surgical patient's ability to compensate for surgically induced stressors. Changes in cardiovascular function are one of the most significant alterations associated with geriatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Greater Houston Anesthesiology, PA, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Clement
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002319:Cardiovascular System; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*