D Gospodinov, S Pishev, B Parashkevova, N Gerasimov, G Petrova
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Abstract
Cardiovascular morbidity is a leading cause of complaints in the older population.
Objectives: The goal of this study is to present the results of a basic assessment of present cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in older people in the region of Burgas in Bulgaria.
Methods: A six-month cross-sectional study was conducted in the municipality of Burgas. People aged 65 and older were interviewed at pensioners' clubs by a team of 4 physicians including cardiologists, and a pulmonologist. Clinical parameters were also measured.
Results: A total 647 people participated in the study with a prevalent female cohort (84%). The average age was approximately 73 years. 426 (66%) of the people reported diagnosed diseases from 1 to 5 (1.7 on average per person). Blood pressure was elevated than the normal values of 140/90 mmHg with higher levels observed in the male group. All participants had glucose levels higher than the physiological norm of 5.6mmol/l. Total cholesterol in the male cohort was below the recommended values of 5.2mmol/l, while in the female cohort levels were higher (5.59mmol/l). HDL and LDL were found to be close to the values recommended for people without CVDs, and 85% reported hypertension.
Conclusions: Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular condition among the older population in Burgas. Almost all older individuals have comorbidities.
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