Nursing times
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Heart failure is a growing problem and is commonly associated with an older population. A proportion of young people also have heart failure. These patients are quite rarely seen but are increasing in number, and heart failure nurses need to ensure that when these patients present in clinic they have an understanding of their differing needs in comparison with older cardiac patients.
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New resuscitation guidelines contain significant changes intended to improve resuscitation practice and survival from cardiac arrest. The guidelines also include helpful new sections with guidance on in-hospital resuscitation. This article provides an overview of the key changes and discusses their practice implications for nurses.