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Incidence of acute myocardial infarction in elderly people in northern Minas Gerais, From 2008 to 2018

Ferreira BA

Bianca Andrade Ferreira


Resumen

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases, including acute myocardial infarction (AMI), represent an important public health problem in Brazil and worldwide, increasing incidence and mortality rates, especially among an elderly population. AMI is a condition resulting from coronary artery obstruction, leading to a clinical imbalance between oxygen supply and consumption, due to insufficient flow to the myocardium, which can lead to the death of cells in the cardiac tissue. Methodology: Epidemiological, descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative study, carried out through documentary research at DATASUS and the Hospital Information System (SIH / SUS) with data collection in September 2018. Included tabulation and analysis of data related to care emergency room due to AMI in the elderly in the north of Minas Gerais between 2008 and 2018. Results/Discussion: Acute myocardial infarction contributes considerably to the increase in the number of deaths, especially in the elderly population. In the North of Minas, Montes Claros / Bocaiúva, there was a higher prevalence of hospitalizations, 82.3% of the total. The private service represents many hospitalizations and the number of deaths from heart attacks has been decreasing in a way decreasing in he last two years, of the study, in the north of mines. Conclusion: Therefore, with the dedication of a multidisciplinary team, it is possible to develop resources that lead patients to take an active attitude towards their disease, knowing and controlling the risk factors present in their lifestyle.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/uniknowindevolp-098


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