Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly

• Autor(a) principal: Morais, Paula Cristina Araújo
• Data de Publicação: 2015
• Outros Autores: Moreira, Rafaella Pessoa, Lima, Paula Alves de, Silva, Maria das Graças Fernandes, Ferreira, Jerry Deyvid Freires, Rouberte, Emilia Soares Chaves
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Rev Rene (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/2840
• topic: Arterial Pressure; Aged; Cardiovascular Diseases; Habits; Nursing.

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.