Estrategia de intervención para prevenir la enfermedad cerebro vascular en pacientes con hipertensión arterial.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate an intervention strategy to prevent cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in patients with arterial hypertension belonging to the "Ferroviario and San Martín" neighborhoods of the Riobamba city, January-July 2019. It was carried out: A descriptive, cross-sectional study in the universe of 48 patients with arterial hypertension, their selection was carried out through inclusion, exclusion and exit criteria, as well as a semi-structured questionnaire to determine demographic data and evaluate risk factors for CVD. The statistical analysis of the variables under study was carried out using the SPSS 23 program and the student's t-test was applied for paired samples to determine the relationship between adequate blood pressure control and the decrease in cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients. who used statins in their usual treatment. The results determined that there are differences between blood pressure values and cholesterol and triglyceride levels between both study groups, obtaining a p value of <0.001. It is concluded that the intervention applied significantly decreased lipid levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) in those hypertensive patients in whom statins were administered. It is suggested to carry out more studies on the use of statins that are currently underutilized, since their use opens up new perspectives for primary and secondary prevention of CVD.