Assessing Cardiovascular Risk in Geriatric Patients Without Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Age is a major risk factor that affects the likelihood of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The anticipated 10-year ASCVD risk for nearly all individuals aged 70 years and older surpasses conventional risk thresholds. When considering treatment for risk factors, it is important to take into account ASCVD risk modifiers, such as malnutrition, polypharmacy, and comorbidities. Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate ASCVD risk in apparently healthy (without established ASCVD) elderly persons. We also evaluated several biochemical and clinical indicators to better characterize the studied population. Patients and methods: A total of 253 elderly individuals aged 70 years and older, who were apparently healthy and did not have

SUBMITTER: Zuranski W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11641976 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature