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Analysis of the lipid profile of elderly women in Curitiba - Parana

Maressa P Krause1, Tatiane Hallage, Cristiane Petra Miculis

  • 1University of Pittsburgh, PA, United States. maressakrause@hotmail.com

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|June 3, 2008
PubMed

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Many elderly women have poor lipid profiles, even when on treatment. This study highlights the need for better dyslipidemia management in older women, particularly those with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially in the elderly.
  • Many older adults are unaware of their lipid status or lack adequate treatment.
  • CVD prevalence increases with age, making lipid management crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the lipid profiles of elderly women in Curitiba, Brazil.
  • To determine the utilization of lipid-lowering therapies in this demographic.
  • To identify gaps in dyslipidemia management among older women.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 312 women (mean age 68.8 years).
  • Lipid profiles measured via plasma levels of total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, LDL-C, and triglycerides (TG).
  • Participants self-reported lipid-lowering therapy use, dividing them into satisfactory and unsatisfactory groups.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of unsatisfactory lipid levels observed, particularly in women not on therapy.
  • 74.2% of women with CVD on no therapy exceeded LDL-C goals.
  • Even among those on therapy, 45.8-49.3% had unsatisfactory TC, TG, and LDL-C levels, with 25.4% having low HDL-C.

Conclusions:

  • Elderly women frequently exhibit unsatisfactory lipid profiles, irrespective of therapy.
  • LDL-C goals are often unmet, especially in women with CVD.
  • This underscores a significant need for improved dyslipidemia screening and treatment in elderly women.
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