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[The Granada-90 geriatric angiological study (1)]
R Peñafiel Marfil1, V García Rospide, F Moreno Padilla
1Hospital Universitario de Granada, Servicio de Angiología y C.V. España.
Insights
Cardiovascular disease is prevalent in elderly populations. This study investigated risk factors for these conditions in 443 hospitalized older adults in Andalusia, Spain.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Context:
- High incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in aged populations.
- Challenges in Andalusia: large geographic area, high percentage of individuals over 65, lower socioeconomic status, and limited access to specialized vascular care.
- Need for localized health assessments in aging communities.
Purpose:
- To analyze cardiovascular disorders and their associated risk factors in hospitalized elderly patients.
- To address the specific health challenges within the Andalusian community.
- To inform targeted interventions for geriatric cardiovascular health.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 443 hospitalized elderly patients.
- Data collected focused on cardiovascular conditions and identified key risk factors.
- Findings provide insights into the health profile of this demographic in Andalusia.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for specialized geriatric cardiovascular services in underserved regions.
- Informs public health strategies for managing cardiovascular disease in aging populations.
- Contributes to the understanding of CVD risk factors in the elderly within a specific socio-demographic context.
Abstract:
Because the high incidence of cardiovascular disease between aged people and because the problematic features of Andalusian community, like its vast extension, high percentage of people older than 65 years, low sociocultural level and lack of physicians specialized on Angiology; an important study was made in order to analyze such type of disorders as well as their factors of risk. Study was made transversally with 443 hospitalized aged patients.