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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among elderly Brazilians over eighty with ischemic stroke

Alexandre Pieri1, Mariana Spitz, Tania Oliveira Lopes

  • 1Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. apieri@einstein.br

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|September 25, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Elderly patients over 80 with ischemic stroke frequently have hypertension and atrial fibrillation. Aggressive treatment of these cardiovascular risk factors is crucial for stroke prevention in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Ischemic stroke is a significant health concern, particularly in the elderly population.
  • Cardiovascular disease is a primary cause of ischemic stroke in older adults.
  • Understanding risk factors is vital for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in patients aged 80 and above diagnosed with ischemic stroke.
  • To analyze the specific risk factors contributing to ischemic stroke in the oldest old population.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted on consecutive patients admitted to a tertiary healthcare facility.
  • Data was collected from patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke.

Main Results:

  • The study included 215 patients, with a notable female predominance.
  • In patients aged 80 and over, hypertension was prevalent in 72% of cases.
  • Atrial fibrillation was observed more frequently in the oldest participants.

Conclusions:

  • Aggressive management of hypertension and atrial fibrillation is recommended for elderly stroke patients.
  • Increased consideration of anticoagulant therapy in this demographic is advised.
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