A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Sarah de Melo Rocha Cabral, Marize Melo dos Santos
Sarah de Melo Rocha Cabral, Marize Melo dos Santos
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20190027
Background: Patients with mental disorders are more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders compared to the general population. Objective: To evaluate cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome in individuals with mental disorders. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study, conducted at the Psychosocial Care Centers. Socioeconomic, clinical, biochemical and anthropometric data were collected using a standard form. Cardiovascular risk was assessed by the Framingham risk score. Metabolic syndrome (MS) was determined by the World Health- Organization (WHO), the National Cholesterol Education […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases/physiopathology; Mental Disorders; Metabolic Syndrome; Mental Health; Patient Care Team Psychosocial Support Systems