Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly

Objectives: to investigate the blood pressure values; to identify the history of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles of elderly at a social assistance reference center. Methods: cross-sectional study, conducted with fifty elderly. A form with questions regarding social data, history of diseases a...

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Published inRev. RENE Vol. 16; no. 5; p. 722
Main Authors Morais, Paula Cristina Araújo, Moreira, Rafaella Pessoa, Lima, Paula Alves de, Silva, Maria das Graças Fernandes, Ferreira, Jerry Deyvid Freires, Rouberte, Emilia Soares Chaves
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidade Federal do Ceará 10.11.2015
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Aged
Arterial Pressure
Cardiovascular Diseases
Habits
Nursing
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Summary:Objectives: to investigate the blood pressure values; to identify the history of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles of elderly at a social assistance reference center. Methods: cross-sectional study, conducted with fifty elderly. A form with questions regarding social data, history of diseases and lifestyles was applied. In sequence, the blood pressure was checked. Results: it was 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%) or passive (26%), and physical inactivity (48%). Conclusion: people with altered blood pressure and associated risk factors were identified. This situation may contribute to directing nursing care and addressing the real needs of elderly population. 
ISSN:1517-3852
2175-6783
DOI:10.15253/2175-6783.2015000500014