hypertension, glucose intolerance, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, family history of sudden death, and smoking cessation at the age of 51 years. On physical examination she had a heart rate of 60 bpm, blood pressure of 150/80 mmHg and heart, lung and abdomen examinations were normal. Her lower limbs showed no oedema and her pulses were symmetrical. ECG revealed sinus rhythm, an electrically inactive area in the inferior dorsal wall and ventricular repolarisation changes with inverted T waves. Thelma weighs 93 kg, her height is 165cm and she has not exercised in 2 years.
Non-pharmacological approaches such as increased exercise and training within limits has important and demonstrable physical as well as psychological effects. There are few instances where a supervised increase in physical exercise is not of benefit to the patient with cardiac syndromes.

Discuss the recommendations and evidence for improved health and quality of life due to adherence to a structured exercise program for the elderly with cardiovascular disease.

 

Create an electronic poster (using Microsoft PowerPoint) to be displayed at a conference for nurses

 

Need help with this Essay/Dissertation?
Get in touch Essay & Dissertation Writing services