Rev Rene (Nov 2015)

Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly

  • Paula Cristina Araújo Morais,
  • Rafaella Pessoa Moreira,
  • Paula Alves de Lima,
  • Maria das Graças Fernandes Silva,
  • Jerry Deyvid Freires Ferreira,
  • Emilia Soares Chaves Rouberte

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000500014
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 5

Abstract

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Objectives: to investigate the blood pressure values; to identify the history of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles of elderlyat a social assistance reference center. Methods: cross-sectional study, conducted with fifty elderly. A form with questionsregarding social data, history of diseases and lifestyles was applied. In sequence, the blood pressure was checked. Results: itwas observed that 73.3% of the elderly had pressure alterations. Systolic alterations were identified in 73.3%, and diastolic,in 10% of the elderly. The most frequently referred cardiovascular diseases were hypertension (70%), diabetes mellitus(38%) and dyslipidemia (32%). The most common risk factors were current or past use of tobacco whether active (68%) orpassive (26%), and physical inactivity (48%). Conclusion: people with altered blood pressure and associated risk factorswere identified. This situation may contribute to directing nursing care and addressing the real needs of elderly population.

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