Older Adults in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: Factoring Geriatric Syndromes in the Management, Prognosis, and Process of Care
Published: December 09, 2019
- Older adults admitted to cardiac intensive care units (CICU) face age-related cardiovascular (CV) risks and associated geriatric syndromes, including delirium and cognitive impairment, frailty, multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
- The CICU environment of procedures, new medications, sensory overload, sleep deprivation, prolonged bedrest and malnourishment is inherently disruptive to older patients.
- This statement examines age-related CV risks, the distinctive dynamics pertinent to older adults, and opportunities to enhance CICU care.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Older Adults in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit by Lauren Ferrante, MD, MHS
- Top Things to Know: Older Adults in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: Factoring Geriatric Syndromes in the Management, Prognosis, and Process of Care
- News Release: Treating more than just the heart is critical for geriatric patients
Recommended Reading
- Prioritizing Functional Capacity as a Principal End Point for Therapies Oriented to Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease
- 2017 Focused Update of the 2013 Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
- 2017 Focused Update of the 2014 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease
- Knowledge Gaps in Cardiovascular Care of the Older Adult Population
- Palliative Care and Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
- Impact of Hypertension on Cognitive Function
- Expert Consensus Document on Hypertension in the Elderly