Abstract

BORRACCI, RAÚL A. et al. In-hospital Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: the Benchmark for Transcatheter Valve Implant. Rev. argent. cardiol. [online]. 2018, vol.86, n.3, pp.121-125. ISSN 1850-3748.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze cardiovascular risk factors, medication and cardiovascular prevention goals achieved in an octo/nonagenarian population.

Methods: This was a descriptive, multicenter study of consecutive samples that included subjects ≥80 years. LDL-C (<130 and <100 mg / dL in primary and secondary prevention), blood pressure (<150/90 mmHg), and HbA1c (<7%) goals were evaluated.

Results: A total of 265 patients were included in the study (women 54.0%, age 85.0±4 years). History of hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, or diabetes was present in 74.3%, 47.5%, 4.5% and 16.2% of patients, respectively. In 26.2% received ≥3 antihypertensive drugs, 18.5% (primary prevention) and 58.3% (secondary prevention) received aspirin, and 50.6% received statins. The blood pressure goal was fulfilled in 80.8% of cases. The LDL-C goals were attained in 67.4% (primary prevention) and 63.9% (secondary prevention) patients and 76.9% showed glycemic control.

Conclusion: The prevalence of risk factors was significant, with a high proportion of patients achieving the recommended goals.

Keywords : Aged; 80 and over - Risk factors - Cardiovascular diseases/drugs therapy.

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