[Study of the prevalence and multiplicity of cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive individuals from the city of Brusque, SC, Brazil]. / Estudo de prevalência e multiplicidade de fatores de risco cardiovascular em hipertensos do Município de Brusque, SC.
Arq Bras Cardiol
; 86(3): 219-22, 2006 Mar.
Article
en Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16612450
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the prevalence and multiplicity of additional risk factors (RF) in a population sample of hypertensive smokers, diagnosed and enrolled at the Hiperdia Program of the Ministry of Health, in the city of Brusque, SC, Brazil.METHODS:
Determination of the anthropometrical parameters and laboratory variables recognized as cardiovascular risk factors.RESULTS:
Elevated prevalence of RF in addition to systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and smoking, configuring the multiplicity that concurs with a marked elevation of the risk of cardiovascular events in this population sample.CONCLUSION:
In hypertensive populations, the prevention, identification and RF control measures must be implemented; computerized programs such as the Hiperdia/MS can help in patients follow-up, allowing a more stringent multidisciplinary approach, especially regarding the analysis of the attainment of treatment goals and the subsequent decrease of cardiovascular risk.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fumar
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Hipertensión
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Pt
Revista:
Arq Bras Cardiol
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Seychelles