Cardiovascular effects of obesity: implications for critical care.
Obesity has become a global health crisis. The effects of obesity on the cardiovascular system pose a unique challenge for the critical care nurse. This article reviews the scope of the problem, the alterations in the cardiovascular structures and function, and the implications for critical care nursing.
Peavy
Wendy C
WC
Critical Care Services, Baylor Medical Center at Irving, 1901 North MacArthur, Irving, TX 75061, USA. wendy.peavy@baylorhealth.edu
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*