Symptoms of acute coronary syndrome in women with diabetes: an integrative review of the literature.

Objective: To review studies comparing multiple acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms in white and Latina women with and without diabetes.

Methods: This empirical integrative review summarizes 8 studies and identifies the limitations of research to date.

Results: There are conflicting results about acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms in women with diabetes.

Fatigue in older adults with stable heart failure.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe fatigue and the relationships among fatigue intensity, self-reported functional status, and quality of life in older adults with stable heart failure.

Methods: A descriptive, correlational design was used to collect quantitative data with reliable and valid instruments. Fifty-three eligible volunteers completed a questionnaire during an interview.