Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly

• Main Authors: Paula Cristina Araújo Morais (Author), Rafaella Pessoa Moreira (Author), Paula Alves de Lima (Author), Maria das Graças Fernandes Silva (Author), Jerry Deyvid Freires Ferreira (Author), Emilia Soares Chaves Rouberte (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 10.15253/2175-6783.2015000500014; 1517-3852; 2175-6783
• Keywords: Arterial Pressure;; Aged;; Cardiovascular Diseases;; Habits;; Nursing.; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Rev Rene, Vol 16, Iss 5 (2015)

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.