Geriatric Emergency Nursing Education: High-Risk Patients-Module 4: Cardiovascular

Module 4: Cardiovascular

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The document explores various sources related to geriatric emergency nursing education with a focus on high-risk cardiovascular patients. It includes references to topics such as advanced cardiovascular life support, myocardial infarction diagnosis, frailty in cardiac surgery, coronary artery disease management in the elderly, and challenges in managing older patients with acute coronary syndromes. Additionally, it discusses issues such as hypertension prevalence and management, racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement, and the impact of limited English proficiency on healthcare access and outcomes.<br /><br />The references cover a wide range of cardiovascular issues in older adults, including syncope, dyslipidemia, and revascularization dilemmas. There is also a focus on recognizing acute coronary syndrome in the elderly, challenges in managing acute coronary syndromes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and racial disparities in healthcare. Moreover, the document highlights the importance of language barriers in healthcare access and the significance of health literacy and language proficiency in patient care.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of resources related to cardiovascular issues in geriatric patients, emphasizing the importance of specialized care, diagnosis, and management strategies in this vulnerable population.

Keywords

geriatric emergency nursing education

high-risk cardiovascular patients

advanced cardiovascular life support

myocardial infarction diagnosis

frailty in cardiac surgery

coronary artery disease management in the elderly

challenges in managing older patients with acute coronary syndromes

hypertension prevalence and management

racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement

limited English proficiency impact on healthcare access and outcomes