This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of risk factors for coronary artery disease among the elderly participants in a community campaign using a computational tool by nurses. In order to carry out the investigation, a database built during a particular event in the community has been used. The information concerns risk factors; anthropometric data; readings of glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure levels; occurrence of cardiac disease and others. The multidimensional structure was generated and handled by the Analysis Services tool. The elderly population represented 40.4% of the total, and one-third of that population showed altered levels of systemic blood pressure, 53.8% presented body mass index above 25 Kg/m², 40.3% reported hypertension and 20.3% diabetes mellitus. It can be inferred that it is essential to control risk factors for CAD among the elderly, and that information technology can be useful to make strategic decisions in health care promotion.
Health of the Elderly; Coronary Artery Disease; Decision Support Techniques; Risk Factors; Nursing
