Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly

Authors

  • 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

Keywords:

Arterial Pressure, Aged, Cardiovascular Diseases, Habits, Nursing.

Abstract

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.

 

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Published

2015-11-10

How to Cite

Morais, P. C. A., Moreira, R. P., Lima, P. A. de, Silva, M. das G. F., Ferreira, J. D. F., & Rouberte, E. S. C. (2015). Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly. Rev Rene, 16(5), 722–730. https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000500014

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