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[Evaluation of the cardiovascular risk among climacteric women attended at a family health program]

Ivanete Perboni Piazza1, Dino Roberto Soares De Lorenzi, Bruno Saciloto

  • 1Trabalho realizado no Curso de Especialização em Saúde da Familia do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade de Caxias do Sul. dlorenzi@zaz.com.br

Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|February 14, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Cardiovascular risk is elevated in climacteric women, particularly post-menopause. Early detection and intervention through health services are crucial for reducing female mortality rates.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Women's Health

Context:

  • Focuses on cardiovascular risk assessment in climacteric women within Brazil's Family Health Program.
  • Data collected between June and September 2003.
  • Utilizes the Framingham Score for risk evaluation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the cardiovascular risk profile of women experiencing menopause.
  • To identify the prevalence of dyslipidemias (high cholesterol and triglycerides) in this demographic.
  • To highlight the significance of healthcare services for climacteric women.

Summary:

  • A significant 61% incidence of dyslipidemias was observed.
  • Hypercholesterolemia affected 41% and hypertriglyceridemia 21% of participants.
  • Average cardiovascular risk was 3.5%, with higher rates in post-menopausal women (p=0.04).

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the critical role of healthcare services in managing climacteric women's health.
  • Suggests that improved assistance can contribute to lowering female mortality rates in Brazil.
  • Underscores the need for targeted interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention in this population.

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