Cardiovascular Prevention in Octo/Nonagenarian Patients

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Abstract

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 including subjects aged ≥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% of cases, patients 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) of 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.