| Keywords |
Framingham risk score; Cardiovascular disease; Exercise; Elderly; Blood pressure |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of Framingham risk score (FRS) on the occurrence of cardiovascular disease risk in the elderly for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease within 10 years. A total of forty elderly subjects (10 males and 30 females) who were 65 years old participated in the study. The FRS was calculated by examining their gender, age, total cholesterol level, high density lipoprotein cholesterol level, low density lipoprotein cholesterol level, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and their smoking status. The exercise program consisted of a combination of elastic band therapy and music dance program. The participants performed the exercises for 60 minutes a day 3 times a week for 6 months. The data were analyzed using a two-way repeated ANOVA with SPSS 23.0 statistical program. The results of the study showed that systolic blood pressure was significantly higher in males than females (p<.05). The risk of cardiovascular disease within 10 years increased significantly after 6-month exercise program among elderly male subjects (p<.05), and the risk of cardiovascular disease was significantly lower in female than male subjects (p<.05). In conclusion, it is necessary to construct an exercise program with a modified exercise type and intensity to prevent cardiovascular disease in the elderly. |