| Cardiac surgery in special populations, Part 1: Octogenarians, patients with neuropsychiatric disorders, and blacks. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9086917 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This is the first of a series of articles that discusses the pertinent issues involved in caring for patients undergoing surgery who belong to special populations. Octogenarians have higher mortality, more comorbidities, and special needs regarding convalescence. Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders may have exacerbations of their mental illness after surgery and require special care and patience by the nurse. Survival after cardiac surgery is similar in black and white patients, but the number of blacks having cardiac surgery is significantly and proportionately lower than whites, suggesting either a referral bias or a problem with access to care. Subsequent articles discuss cardiac surgery in women, during pregnancy, in Jehovah's Witnesses, and in patients with Down's Syndrome. |
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Authors:
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P L Vaska |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AACN clinical issues Volume: 8 ISSN: 1079-0713 ISO Abbreviation: AACN Clin Issues Publication Date: 1997 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-04-10 Completed Date: 1997-04-10 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9508191 Medline TA: AACN Clin Issues Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 50-8 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Sioux Valley Hospital, South Dakota, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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African Continental Ancestry Group Aged Aged, 80 and over Cardiac Surgical Procedures* / nursing Heart Diseases / complications, surgery* Humans Mental Disorders / complications* Risk Factors |
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