Stratification of cardiovascular risk in users in the Family Health Strategy: a tool for care

Abstract

Objective: To characterize types of cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients treated by a family health team in the city of Rio de Janeiro using the Framingham score. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study, carried out at a Family Health Clinic in the city of Rio de Janeiro in October 2017, through consultation of medical records of registered hypertensive patients. The data were categorized in a database in the Excel® 2013 program and descriptive statistical tests were performed. Results: Data were obtained from 221 individuals and most participants were at high and medium risk for developing a major cardiovascular event in 10 years. Conclusion: The Framingham Risk Score was a successful tool for stratifying the risk of users in Primary Health Care and deserves to be incorporated as an instrument by the health team in promoting cardiovascular health.