Baldwin P J
Nurs Clin North Am. 1983 Jun;18(2):385-94.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality of the older person. It is the disease that most frequently causes hospitalization. Patients with cardiovascular dysfunction are generally admitted to an acute care setting, the cardiac care unit. These units provide excellent care to the patient. However, the unique environment poses many potential problems for the older patient. It is very important that careful nursing assessment of needs is made and that a plan of care is individualized for each patient. Throughout the period of immediate care and rehabilitation, it is essential that one nurse be responsible for assuring that all needs are met and that provision is made to assure continuity of care from the hospital to the community. This professional nursing approach will promote successful outcomes and reasonable styles of living for the older cardiovascular patient.
心血管疾病是老年人发病和死亡的主要原因。它是最常导致住院的疾病。心血管功能障碍患者通常被收治到急性护理机构，即心脏护理病房。这些病房为患者提供优质护理。然而，这种独特的环境给老年患者带来了许多潜在问题。仔细评估患者需求并为每位患者制定个性化护理计划非常重要。在即时护理和康复期间，必须有一名护士负责确保满足患者的所有需求，并确保提供从医院到社区的连续护理。这种专业的护理方法将促进老年心血管疾病患者取得成功的治疗效果并拥有合理的生活方式。
