Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Climacteric Women
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)
;
34(4): 393-397, July-Aug. 2021. tab
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1286832
ABSTRACT
Abstract Background:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) comprises a group of cardiac and circulatory diseases. Despite the high incidence in males, women after menopause have an exponential increase in the risk of CVD.Objective:
To identify the leading risk factors for CVD and describe quality of life and functionality in women hospitalized for cardiac causes during the climacteric period. Materials andmethods:
Observational descriptive study. Quality of life was assessed through the SF-36 questionnaire, and functionality through the Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) scale. Records were used to identify the main risk factors associated with CVD in climacteric women.Results:
We included 30 patients (mean age, 55 ± 6 years). The mean FIM score was 118 ± 3, and the mean SF-36 score, 20 ± 10. Hypertension and sedentary lifestyle were the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors in these women.Conclusion:
Hypertension and sedentary lifestyle were the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors in this sample of climacteric women hospitalized for cardiac causes. Quality of life was strongly affected, with social, emotional, and mental health domains showing the most impact.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Menopause
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Heart Disease Risk Factors
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Functional Status
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Universitário Nobre/BR
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