Evaluation of cardiovascular risk in elderly according to Framingham criteria

Abstract

Evaluate the risk of cardiovascular events (CVE) in hypertensives and diabetics elderly from Tucano (BA) according to Framingham risk score (FRS). Cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative approach, carried out on 25 elderly people of both sexes, accompanied by the HIPERDIA Program. We conducted clinical and laboratory tests for serum HDL-C, LDL-C, TC, fasting glucose, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic (DBP), anthropometric measurements, socio-demographic, behavioral and lifestyle. For data analysis, descriptive statistics were prepared using absolute frequencies (F) and relative (%), calculating the mean, standard deviation, pearson correlation and cardiovascular risk according ERF. 68% of the sample were female; the mean age was 70.50 (± 8.97) for men and 70.70 (± 8.24) for women. The risk of CVE in 10 years, according to the ERF, was 60% of the overall sample, classified as high risk. Between genders, we found that men (75%) and women (53%) were classified in this group. Health professionals should implement strategies to promote health by stimulating healthy habits, preventing complications and improving quality of life.