Evidências da ocorrência de aterosclerose e estenose carotídea em pacientes idosos

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease as complications of atherosclerosis has been highlighted as the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The prevalence of this disease increases with advancing age. Atherosclerosis is a disease that has multiple factors that contribute to the degeneration of the arterial wall. In this context, the present work was on identifying the prevalence of atherosclerosis and carotid stenosis in elderly patients through an integrative review of national and international literature, being used 11 publications. It was identified as main factors: age, demonstrating that atherosclerosis is more prevalent in the elderly, diabetes mellitus, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and sedentary lifestyles associated with lack of physical activity. After those tests, it was concluded, especially that: it has increased the Brazilian studies in the literature on the subject, the medical professionals who deal constantly with atherosclerosis in elderly patients show themselves aware of the importance of further research and prevention by the public health. It was concluded that the actions of interactive health targeting the elderly are relevant, given that atherosclerosis and carotid stenosis are degenerative diseases, with age as a factor evident cardiovascular disease most responsible for atherosclerosis.