Understanding the Presence of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Brazil: A Systematic Review

• Autor(a) principal: Bertaioli, Carolina Costa
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Lima, Lucy Vieira da Silva, Batista Barros, Eliab, Moura, Ramon Rodrigues de, Silva, Lucas Víctor Gomes da, Almeida, Yan Kaio Barroso de, Correia, Alyce Silva, Vieira, Ayla Nunes, Figueiredo, Vitor Habib, Matias, Caio Franklin Vicente, Nico, Bárbara Almeida, Wyatt, Juliana Galvão Barreto, Silva, Flávia Dias da, Costa, Thais Roveta, Rego, Pablo Well do Amaral, Lopes, Marlus Geizer Pereira, Mendonça, Thiago Dutra
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1087
• topic: Brasil, doença arterial periférica, prevalência, epidemiologia.

Introduction: Peripheral Arterial Disease, characterized by the obstruction or narrowing of arteries that supply blood to the extremities, is a global health issue that can lead to significant complications if not properly identified and treated. In the Brazilian context, the specific prevalence and epidemiology of this condition require a thorough analysis to guide effective prevention and intervention strategies. Methodology: The methodology employed for this systematic review followed a structured protocol. Initially, a search was conducted in the PUBMED database using specific MESH terms, including "Brazil," "Peripheral Arterial Disease," "prevalence," and "Epidemiology." The search was restricted to the period from 2021 to 2023, with the inclusion criteria limited to full-text articles. Result: It is important to note that the prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease significantly increases with age, emphasizing the importance of awareness and preventive interventions in more susceptible populations. Education and health promotion strategies targeting the modification of risk behaviors, such as smoking and diabetes control, are crucial. Conclusion: The complexity of peripheral arterial disease goes beyond local symptoms, extending to an intrinsic association with a higher risk of severe cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke.