Descritpive study of risk factors to arterial hypertension among victims of cerebrovascular accident

Abstract

Objective: Verification of the presence of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors to Arterial System Hypertension (ASH) in patients who had suffered Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA). Method: Descriptive study, quantitative performed in a SAH Unit of a hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil. 75 patients diagnosed with SAH and attacked by CVA, hospitalized in this same unit, composed the sample. The data was collected through interviews with the patients, then exposed in frequency datasheets. Study approved by the Ethics Committee. Results and discussion: Non-modifiable factors: male (61,4%), age above 60 years old (48%), family background of cardiovascular diseases (68%) and white-skinned (64%). Modifiable factors: unhealthy diet (64%), sedentary lifestyle (92%), smoking (20%), regular consumption of alcoholic beverages (21,3%), and inadequate use of medication (41,3%). Conclusion: CVA victims have modifiable factors related to ASH, forcing the nursing professionals to develop strategies to the population that carries ASH to the reduction of these factors and prevention of cardiovascular implications.

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“…The prevalence of hypertension in Brazilian seniors is more than 60%, making it a determining factor in the morbidity and mortality of this population group, therefore requiring correct identification of the problem and an appropriate therapeutic approach. 14 As high rates of diabetes in seniors can cause cognitive and physical decline and greatly increase geriatric syndromes, it is important that public health policy focuses on reducing reduce this burden, through health education strategies, prevention of the complications of the disease and proper nutrition. 15 For seniors to maintain an active, healthy life with a reduction of chronic disease conditions, it is essential that primary care professionals and managers create public programs and actions aimed at ensuring physical, mental and social well-being and healthy and active aging.…”