ANALYZING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HEART DISEASES AND TYPES OF ANEMIA IN ELDERLY PATIENTS IN THE AMAZON REGION: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Anemia is a disease caused by the lack of the protein hemoglobin, which according to the World Health Organization (WHO), affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by various factors and can also worsen clinical conditions, especially in patients with heart diseases. Objective: To analyze, through a literature review, the relationship between heart diseases and anemia in elderly patients in the Amazon region, as well as which type of anemia is most common and the main factors that contribute to the prevalence of anemia in heart disease patients. Materials and Methods: This study is characterized as an integrative literature review, descriptive in nature and with a quantitative approach. It was conducted by analyzing scientific studies related to anemia and heart diseases in elderly patients. Results: The analysis of the selected studies showed a relationship between the presence of anemia and the cardiovascular conditions of the patients. The studies emphasize the importance of timely identification of hematological changes in elderly patients with heart disease, due to the potential impacts on their clinical condition.