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Association between falls and cardiovascular diseases in the geriatric population / Asociación entre caídas y enfermedades cardiovasculares en los ancianos
Rivera-Chávez, José G; Torres-Gutiérrez, Jorge L; Regalado-Villalobos, Alejandra; Moreno-Cervantes, César A; Luna-Torres, Sara.
  • Rivera-Chávez, José G; Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE). Geriatrics Service. León. MX
  • Torres-Gutiérrez, Jorge L; Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE). Geriatrics Service. León. MX
  • Regalado-Villalobos, Alejandra; Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE). Geriatrics Service. León. MX
  • Moreno-Cervantes, César A; Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE). Geriatrics Service. León. MX
  • Luna-Torres, Sara; Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE). Geriatrics Service. León. MX
Arch. cardiol. Méx ; 91(1): 66-72, ene.-mar. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1152862
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To determine the association of cardiovascular diseases with falls in the geriatric population.

Methods:

Original, Transversal and analytical study. Elderly patients who attend the external consultation of the Geriatrics service, older than 65 years, with falls history, perform comprehensive geriatric assessment to indentify causes of falls in the period from March 2018 to June 2019. We perform measures of central tendency, chi-square test X2 for qualitative variables, we performed linear regression model.

Results:

A total of 669 patients were included, the analysis shows association with frailty [OR 1.65 (95% CI 1.37-3.77), p <0.05], Heart Failure [OR 1.02, (95% CI, 0.68 - 1.54), p < 0.05 ], the logistic regression analysis with the variables (Fragility, SAH, es DM2, AMI, Stroke, AF, postural hypotensive syncope, Hypothyroidism, Dyslipidemia, and HF) shows that the probability of falling is 57%.

Conclusion:

Cardiovascular diseases have a high prevalence in the population studied and increase the risk of falls. Individually analyzed cardiovascular diseases do not show an association with the syndrome of falls in the elderly, except for frailty, which proved to be an independent factor that increases the risk of falls with an OR 1.65. When analyzing them together, the risk of falling increases up to 57%. It is necessary to correctly identify and treat cardiovascular diseases in the elderly.
RESUMEN
Resumen

Objetivo:

Determinar la asociación de las caídas con las enfermedades cardiovasculares en la población geriátrica.

Métodos:

Estudio original, transversal y analítico. Se incluyó a los pacientes que acuden a la consulta externa del Servicio de Geriatría, mayores de 65 años, con antecedentes de caídas, se realizó una evaluación geriátrica integral para identificar las causas de las caídas en el periodo de marzo de 2018 a junio de 2019. Realizamos medidas de tendencia central, chi cuadrada (prueba c2) para variables cualitativas, realizamos modelo de regresión lineal.

Resultados:

Se incluyeron un total de 669 pacientes. El análisis muestra asociación con fragilidad (odds ratio [OR] 1.65; intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC 95%] 1.37-3.77); p < 0.05]), insuficiencia cardiaca (OR 1.02; IC 95% 0.68-1.54); p < 0.05). El análisis de regresión logística con las variables fragilidad, HAS, DM2, IAM, EVC, FA, síncope por hipotensión ortostática, hipotiroidismo, dislipidemia e insuficiencia cardiaca (IC) muestra que la probabilidad de caídas es del 57%.

Conclusión:

Las enfermedades cardiovasculares tienen una alta prevalencia en la población estudiada y aumentan el riesgo de caídas. Las enfermedades cardiovasculares analizadas individualmente no muestran una asociación con el síndrome de caídas en los ancianos, a excepción de la fragilidad, que resultó ser un factor independiente que aumenta el riesgo de caídas con una OR de 1.65. Al analizarlas juntas, el riesgo de caídas se incrementa en un 57%. Es necesario identificar y tratar correctamente las enfermedades cardiovasculares en los ancianos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Accidental Falls / Cardiovascular Diseases / Geriatric Assessment Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arch. cardiol. Méx Journal subject: Cardiology Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE)/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Accidental Falls / Cardiovascular Diseases / Geriatric Assessment Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arch. cardiol. Méx Journal subject: Cardiology Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Institute of Social Security and Services of State Workers (ISSSTE)/MX