Clement S B
Greater Houston Anesthesiology, PA, Texas, USA.
Todays Surg Nurse. 1997 Sep-Oct;19(5):19-22.
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.
随着平均预期寿命的攀升,越来越多的老年患者将接受手术治疗。与年龄相关的心血管变化危及老年手术患者应对手术诱发应激源的能力。心血管功能的变化是与老年患者相关的最显著改变之一。