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Rev. cuba. med. mil ; 52(1)mar. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1521969

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Introducción: La hipoalbuminemia se puede desarrollar en las primeras horas posteriores a una enfermedad aguda y está muy relacionada con un estado inflamatorio activo, independientemente del estado nutricional del paciente. Se ha asociado con la mortalidad hospitalaria en pacientes con complicaciones postquirúrgicas, pacientes con sepsis y trauma. Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre los niveles de hipoalbuminemia y el riesgo de mortalidad del paciente crítico en una unidad polivalente. Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo, de serie de casos, con 216 pacientes que ingresaron en la unidad. Se analizaron variables demográficas, clínicas, de laboratorio y se aplicó el índice pronóstico APACHE II. Se determinó la concentración de albúmina al ingreso y se clasificó la hipoalbuminemia en leve (30-35 g/L) y moderada/grave (≤ 30 g/L). Resultados: En el estudio fallecieron 28 pacientes, lo que representó un 13 % del total de pacientes ingresados. La albúmina presentó niveles bajos en 118 pacientes (54,6 %), y de estos, 66 (56 %) presentaron cifras inferiores a los 30 g/L; o sea, una hipoalbuminemia moderada o grave. Los pacientes con hipoalbuminemia moderada-grave tuvieron un riesgo de muerte superior (23,5 %) a aquellos con niveles clasificados como leve (15,3 %), diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p= 0,034); y en el grupo de pacientes con hipoalbuminemia moderada- grave falleció el 67 %, en relación con el 33 % de los pacientes con niveles clasificados como leve. Conclusiones: La hipoalbuminemia moderada-grave se asocia con el riesgo de mortalidad, independientemente del diagnóstico al ingreso.


Introduction: Hypoalbuminemia can develop in the first hours after an acute illness, and is closely related to an active inflammatory state, regardless of the patient's nutritional status. It has been associated with hospital mortality in patients with post-surgical complications, patients with sepsis and trauma. Objective: To evaluate the association between hypoalbuminemia level and the risk of mortality in critically ill patients in a polyvalent unit. Methods: Observational, descriptive, prospective, case series study, with 216 patients admitted to the unit. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory variables were analyzed and the APACHE II prognostic score was applied. Albumin concentration is calculated on admission and hypoalbuminemia is classified as mild (30-35 g/L) and moderate/severe (≤ 30 g/L). Results: In the study, 28 patients died, which represented 13% of the total number of patients admitted. Albumin levels were low in 118 patients (54.6%), and of these 66 patients (56%) were classified as hypoalbuminemia moderate/severe, with albumin values below 30 g/L. Patients with moderate-severe hypoalbuminemia had a higher risk of death (23.5%) than those patients with levels classified as mild (15.3%), a statistically significant difference (p= 0.034); and in the group of patients with moderate-severe hypoalbuminemia, 67% died, in relation to 33% of patients with levels classified as mild. Conclusions: Moderate-severe hypoalbuminemia is associated with mortality risk, regardless of admission diagnosis.

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Gac. méd. boliv ; 46(2)2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1534498

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El síndrome edematoso generalizado o anasarca está presente secundario a un desequilibrio de la homeostasis hídrica, electrolítica y osmolar del organismo, En el adulto el estado de anasarca es más frecuente secundario a insuficiencia cardiaca, en pediatría, el edema que se generaliza está asociado con más frecuencia a bajo aporte proteico, baja síntesis de proteínas o debido a perdida de proteínas de origen gastrointestinal o renal. La disminución de la presión oncótica plasmática genera fuga de líquidos a compartimientos intersticiales de forma generalizada y produce edema. Existen múltiples patologías y mecanismos para la producción del edema generalizado; el conocimiento de la fisiopatología de su desarrollo permite un análisis clínico, de laboratorio y de gabinete que orientan al diagnostico. La infección por citomegalovirus es una causa poco frecuente de edema generalizado, reconocer esta entidad y llegar a un adecuado diagnóstico diferencial es el objetivo de esta revisión.


The generalized edematous syndrome or anasarca is present secondary to an imbalance in the body's water, electrolyte and osmolar homeostasis. In adults, the state of anasarca is more frequent secondary to heart failure; in pediatrics, generalized edema is associated with more frequency due to low protein intake, low protein synthesis or due to protein loss of gastrointestinal or renal origin. The decrease in plasma oncotic pressure generates generalized fluid leakage into interstitial compartments and produces edema. There are multiple pathologies and mechanisms for the production of generalized edema; knowledge of the pathophysiology of its development allows a clinical, laboratory and office analysis that guides the diagnosis. Cytomegalovirus infection is a rare cause of generalized edema; recognizing this entity and reaching an appropriate differential diagnosis is the objective of this review.

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Rev. cuba. med. mil ; 50(4)dic. 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1408748

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RESUMEN Introducción: El cáncer de cabeza y cuello es un problema de salud a nivel global. La cirugía oncológica desempeña importantes funciones en la terapéutica del cáncer y las complicaciones son en mayor o menor medida inherentes a ella. Los niveles de albúmina pretratamiento han demostrado tener valor pronóstico en pacientes oncológicos, pero se desconoce la relación entre la hipoalbuminemia y las complicaciones posquirúrgicas en pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre complicaciones posoperatorias e hipoalbuminemia en pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal, con una muestra de 133 casos, se utilizaron las variables: edad, sexo, hipoalbuminemia, complicaciones y tipo de complicaciones. Se utilizó el test exacto de Fisher y su significación exacta, con un nivel de confianza del 95 %. Para el análisis pronóstico de la relación entre las complicaciones y la hipoalbuminemia se calculó el riesgo absoluto con el odds ratio. Resultados: El 54,8 % correspondió al grupo con más de 60 años, el 75,9 % al sexo masculino, el 20,3 % de los casos tenía hipoalbuminemia y solo presentaron complicaciones el 19,5 %. El riesgo absoluto de complicaciones en los pacientes con hipoalbuminemia fue 1312,5. Conclusiones: La hipoalbuminemia es un factor de mal pronóstico para la aparición de complicaciones postoperatorias en pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello.


ABSTRACT Introduction: Head and neck cancer is a global health problem. Cancer surgery plays important roles in cancer therapy and complications are, to a greater or lesser extent, inherent to it. Pretreatment albumin levels have been shown to have prognostic value in cancer patients; but the relationship between hypoalbuminemia and postoperative complications in patients with head and neck cancer is unknown. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between postoperative complications and hypoalbuminemia in patients with head and neck cancer. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out, with a sample of 133 cases, the variables were used: age, sex, hypoalbuminemia, complications and type of complications. Fisher's exact test and its exact significance were used, with a confidence level of 95 %. For the prognostic analysis of the relationship between complications and hypoalbuminemia, the absolute risk was calculated with the odds ratio. Results: 54,8 % corresponded to the group over 60 years old, 75,9 % to the male sex, 20,3 % of the cases had hypoalbuminemia and only 19,5 % presented complications. The absolute risk of complications in patients with hypoalbuminemia was 1312,5. Conclusions: Hypoalbuminemia is a poor prognostic factor for the appearance of postoperative complications in patients with head and neck cancer.

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Rev. colomb. nefrol. (En línea) ; 8(2): e705, jul.-dic. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1423862

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Resumen El síndrome nefrótico es la glomerulopatía primaria más frecuente en pediatría; es una patología que se caracteriza por la presencia de proteinuria, hipoalbuminemia, edema e hipercolesterolemia. Se habla de un neonato con antecedentes de prematuridad y hospitalización al nacer, posterior a múltiples infecciones recurrentes con evolución tórpida durante estancia hospitalaria y edema generalizado, de quien se sospecha tener síndrome nefrótico congénito, apoyándose en resultados paraclínicos positivos y una biopsia renal que reporte enfermedad de cambios mínimos. El síndrome nefrótico congénito es una entidad poco frecuente; sin embargo, presenta alta morbimortalidad, así como diversas formas de presentación clínica e histológica, y su manejo suele ser difícil dada la baja respuesta a corticoides. La presencia del síndrome nefrótico congénito es inusual, no obstante, presenta alta mortalidad y deja muchas secuelas, siendo la enfermedad renal crónica la más temida. Así que resulta importante sospechar en recién nacidos con infecciones recurrentes asociadas a presencia de edema generalizado para iniciar un manejo precoz que pueda ayudar a evitar consecuencias y mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente y su familia.


Abstract Nephrotic syndrome is the most common primary glomerulopathy in pediatrics; it is a pathology characterized by the presence of proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hypercholesterolemia. There is talk of a neonate with a history of prematurity and hospitalization at birth, after multiple infections recurrent with torpid evolution during hospital stay and edema generalized, suspected of having congenital nephrotic syndrome, relying on positive paraclinical results and a renal biopsy that reports minimal change disease. Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a rare entity; However, presents high morbidity and mortality, as well as various forms of clinical and histological, and its management is usually difficult given the low response to corticosteroids. The presence of congenital nephrotic syndrome is unusual; however, it presents high mortality and leaves many sequelae, with chronic kidney disease being the most feared. So, it is important to suspect in newborns with infections recurrent associated with the presence of generalized edema to initiate management early that can help prevent consequences and improve the quality of life of the patient and his family. .

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Rev. Fac. Med. Hum ; 21(1): 12-18, Ene.-Mar. 2021.
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1147093

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Se realizó una investigación de tipo correlacional evaluando a 145 pacientes con sepsis por covid-19. Objetivos: Determinar si la hipoalbuminemia es predictor de mortalidad e identificar el valor sérico de albumina más frecuentemente relacionado con la letalidad. Métodos: Se incluyeron a pacientes mayores o igual de 18 años atendidos en el Hospital II Chocope durante mayo a agosto del 2020. Se excluyeron a pacientes con patologías oncológicas, e historias clínicas incompletas. La técnica empleada es la de análisis documental, mediante la revisión de historias clínicas. Resultados: Hubo asociación estadísticamente significativa entre la hipoalbuminemia y mortalidad (p = 0.00), los pacientes con hipoalbuminemia tuvieron 3 veces más riesgo de fallecer. (OR=3.97 IC al 95%). Así mismo, la sensibilidad y especificidad más alta de la prueba fue cuando el punto de corte de la hipoalbuminemia estuvo en 1.38 g/dl. Finalmente, la hipertensión arterial es la enfermedad asociada más frecuente. Conclusiones: la hipoalbuminemia es predictor de mortalidad y a menor valor de albumina mayor mortalidad.


A correlational type investigation was carried out evaluating 145 patients with covid-19 sepsis. Objectives: To determine whether hypoalbuminemia is a predictor of mortality and to identify the serum albumin value most frequently related to lethality. Method: Patients older than or equal to 18 years seen at Hospital II Chocope during May to August 2020 were included. Patients with oncological pathologies and incomplete medical records were excluded. The documentary analysis technique was used, by reviewing medical records. Results: There was a statistically significant association between hypoalbuminemia and mortality (p = 0.00), patients with hypoalbuminemia had 3 times the risk of dying. (OR = 3.97 95% CI). Likewise, the highest sensitivity and specificity of the test was when the cut-off point for hypoalbuminemia was 1.38 g / dl. Finally, the most frequent comorbidity was arterial hypertension. Conclusions: hypoalbuminemia is a predictor of mortality and the lower the albumin value, the higher the mortality.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1509017

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El presente estudio prospectivo de cohorte tuvo como objetivo determinar los factores asociados a la mortalidad de los adultos mayores admitidos en un servicio de Medicina Interna de un hospital público de Lima. Durante el 2019 se evaluaron consecutivamente 360 pacientes mayores de 60 años mediante la aplicación de las herramientas de la Valoración Geriátrica Integral y la revisión de sus historias clínicas. Del total, 45 (12,5%) fallecieron durante el internamiento. En el modelo multivariado, la presencia de delirio al ingreso se asoció con un mayor riesgo de mortalidad hospitalaria (RR = 3,64; IC95%: 1,51-8,76, p = 0,004). Hubo una mayor frecuencia de anemia (p = 0,043), hipoalbuminemia (p = 0,006), úlceras por presión (p = 0,003), comorbilidad alta (p < 0,001), dependencia funcional (p < 0,001) y malnutrición (p = 0,002) entre los pacientes fallecidos respecto a los no fallecidos. Se requieren estudios adicionales en nuestro país para evaluar el valor pronóstico del delirio, otros síndromes geriátricos sobre la mortalidad y otros desenlaces adversos.


The aim of this prospective cohort study was to determine the factors associated with mortality in elders admitted to an Internal Medicine Department of a public hospital in Lima. During 2019, 360 patients over 60 years of age were consecutively evaluated by applying the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment tools and reviewing their medical records. During hospitalization, 45 (12.5%) died. There was a higher frequency of anemia (p = 0.043), hypoalbuminemia (p = 0.006), pressure ulcers (p = 0.003), high comorbidity (p < 0.001), functional dependence (p < 0.001) and malnutrition (p = 0.002) among deceased patients compared to non-deceased. In the multivariate model, the presence of delirium on admission was associated with a higher risk of hospital mortality (RR = 3.64; 95% CI: 1.51 - 8.76, p = 0.004). Additional studies are required in our country to assess the prognostic value of delirium and other geriatric syndromes on mortality and other adverse outcomes.

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Acta ortop. bras ; 28(4): 168-171, Jul.-Aug. 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1130761

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate if the levels of serum total protein and serum albumin are risk factors for surgical complications of free flap limb reconstruction. Methods: Consecutive inclusion of all patients undergoing microsurgical flaps for limb reconstruction of complex injuries. We recorded epidemiological and laboratory data, including total proteins and fractions, for descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: Our study analyzed one microsurgical flap from 35 patients that underwent complex injuries of the limbs. In total, 23 patients were men, and mean age of all patients was 35 years. After statistical analysis, no influence of pre or postoperative hypoalbuminemia was observed on the incidence of complications. Patients with hypoalbuminemia had a higher length of stay than those with normal albumin levels (p = 0.008). Conclusion: We observed that 71% of patients had hypoalbuminemia in early postoperative period and we suggest a nutritional support for patients requiring complex traumatic limb reconstruction. Hypoalbuminemia in patients subjected to microsurgical flaps for the treatment of complex traumatic limb injuries did not influence the complications that required surgical reintervention; However, it was associated with prolonged hospital stay. Level of Evidence II, Retrospective study.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a influência dos níveis totais de proteína sérica e albumina como fator de risco para complicações de retalhos microcirúrgicos para reconstrução de membros. Métodos: Inclusão consecutiva de todos os pacientes submetidos a retalhos microcirúrgicos para reconstrução de membros de lesões complexas. Foram registrados dados epidemiológicos e laboratoriais, incluindo proteínas e frações totais, para fins estatísticos descritivos e analíticos. Resultados: 35 retalhos microcirúrgicos foram estudados em 35 pacientes com lesões complexas dos membros. A idade média dos pacientes foi de 35 anos, e 23 pacientes eram do sexo masculino. Após análise estatística, não foi observada influência da hipoalbuminemia pré ou pós-operatória na incidência de complicações. Pacientes com hipoalbuminemia permaneceram mais tempo hospitalizados do que aqueles com níveis normais de albumina (p = 0,008). Conclusão: Observamos 71% dos pacientes com hipoalbuminemia no início do período pós-operatório e sugerimos fornecer suporte nutricional para pacientes que necessitam de reconstrução traumática complexa dos membros. A presença de hipoalbuminemia em pacientes submetidos a retalhos microcirúrgicos para o tratamento de lesões traumáticas complexas nos membros não influenciou a presença de complicações que exigiam reintervenção cirúrgica, mas foi associada ao tempo de hospitalização prolongado. Nível de Evidência II, Estudo retrospectivo .

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Rev. Fac. Med. Hum ; 20(3): 381-387, Jul-Sept. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1128346

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Introducción: La malnutrición en los pacientes en hemodiálisis es consecuencia de diversos factorescarenciales e hipercatabólicos y constituye un factor de riesgo de morbimortalidad. Objetivo:Determinar la asociación entre hipoalbuminemia e hipofosfatemia con la escala de valoración globalsubjetiva (VGS) tipo C en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica en hemodiálisis. Métodos: Estudiotransversal analítico. Se estudiaron pacientes del servicio de hemodiálisis del hospital GuillermoAlmenara. Para la asociación entre variables continuas de malnutrición y los tipos de VGS se utilizóel test de Kruskal-Wallis y prueba de comparaciones múltiples y para las variables categóricashipoalbuminemia (≤3,5 g/dL) e hipofosfatemia (<3 mg/dL) se utilizó el chi cuadrado. Se analizó laasociación con la VGS tipo C. Resultados: Se incluyeron 131 pacientes y la edad mediana fue de 63años. El 34% presentó hipoalbuminemia, 27% presentó hipofosfatemia y el 14% una VGA tipo C. El52% (68) de los pacientes presentó alteración de al menos un biomarcador analizado. Se encontrarondiferencias entre VGS y albúmina (p<0,001) y fósforo (p=0,040). Los pacientes con VGS tipo C tuvieronuna media de albúmina de 3,1±0,74 de fósforo de 2,88±1,54 y tuvieron diferencia significativa encomparación con los de VGS tipo A (p<0,001 y p=0,011, respectivamente). El análisis de chi cuadradotambién demostró asociación significativa entre VGS e hipoalbuminemina (p=0,017) e hipofosfatemia(p=0,050). Conclusión: Existe asociación entre la VGS tipo C e hipoalbuminemia e hipofosfatemia enpacientes con enfermedad renal crónica en hemodiálisis.


Introduction: Malnutrition in hemodialysis patients is a consequence of various deficiency andhypercatabolic factors and constitutes a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Objective: Determinethe association between hypoalbuminemia and hypophosphatemia with the Subjective globalassessment (SGA) C in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodialysis. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study. Patients from the hemodialysis service of the Hospital Guillermo Almenara werestudied. The Kruskal-Wallis test and multiple comparisons test were used for the association betweencontinuous variables of malnutrition and the types of SGA. The square-chi test was used for thecategorical variables hypoalbuminemia (≤3.5 g/dL) and hypophosphatemia (<3 mg/dL). The associationwith SGA C was analyzed. Results: 131 patients were included and the median age was 63 years. 34%had hypoalbuminemia, 27% had hypophosphatemia and 14% had SGA C. 52% (68) of the patientspresented alteration of at least one analyzed biomarker. Differences were found between SGA andalbumin (p<0.001) and phosphorus (p=0.040). Patients with SGA C had a mean albumin of 3.1±0.74 andphosphorus of 2.88±1.54 and had a significant difference compared to those with SGA A (p<0.001 and P= 0.011, respectively). Chi-square analysis also demonstrated a significant association between SGA andhypoalbuminemia (p = 0.017) and hypophosphatemia (p=0.050). Conclusion: There is an associationbetween SGA C and hypoalbuminemia and hypophosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney diseaseundergoing hemodialysis.

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Rev. chil. anest ; 49(1): 183-186, 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1510447

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Local anesthetics are drugs widely used to perform peripheral nerve blocks. Signs and symptoms of toxicity may vary from mild to severe, including neuro and cardiotoxicity, with seizures and cardiac arrest. We present the case of an 85-year-old patient in total left knee replacement plan due to tibial saucer fracture, where systemic toxicity was observed by local anesthetics (LAST) after performing a femoral nerve block guided by neurostimulation and ultrasound with a solution of 20 ml of 0.525% ropivacaine + 0.6% lidocaine. As a positive data, the patient presented severe hypoalbuminemia


Los anestésicos locales son fármacos ampliamente utilizados para realizar bloqueos nerviosos periféricos. Los signos y síntomas de toxicidad pueden variar de leves a severos, incluidas la neuro y cardiotoxicidad, con convulsiones y paro cardíaco. Presentamos el caso de una paciente de 85 años de edad en plan de reemplazo total de rodilla izquierda debido a fractura de platillo tibial, donde se observó toxicidad sistémica por anestésicos locales (LAST por su sigla en inglés) después de realizar un bloqueo del nervio femoral guiado por neuroestimulación y ultrasonido con una solución de 20 ml de ropivacaína al 0,525% + lidocaína al 0,6%. Su único antecedente médico era presentar hipoalbuminemia severa.


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Humans , Female , Aged, 80 and over , Hypoalbuminemia/complications , Anesthetics, Local/adverse effects , Anesthetics, Local/administration & dosage , Nerve Block/adverse effects
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Ginecol. obstet. Méx ; 88(6): 357-362, ene. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1346201

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Resumen: OBJETIVO: Establecer si la la combinación de las concentraciones séricas de ácido úrico y albúmina en las semanas 20 a 24 del embarazo es predictora de preeclampsia severa. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de casos y controles, retrospectivo y observacional, en el que se analizaron las concentraciones de ácido úrico y de albúmina coexistentes en las semanas 20 a 24; posteriormente se compararon las diferencias con pacientes con preeclampsia severa. Se recabaron los datos en Microsoft Excel para Mac versión 2019 y el análisis estadístico se realizó en SPSS para Mac versión 25. RESULTADOS: Se obtuvieron 122 casos y 199 controles. La elevación de las concentraciones de ácido úrico (≥ 4.9 mg/dL) y la hipoalbuminemia (menos de 3.5 mg/dL) tuvieron significación estadística para preeclampsia severa versus el grupo control (p < 0.001). El modelo de regresión logística obtuvo una razón de momios para predecir preeclampsia con datos de severidad de 6.736 (IC95%: 2.5-17.7) para la elevación del ácido úrico y razón de momios de 11.337 (IC95%: 4.5-28.3) para la hipoalbuminemia (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIÓN: El aumento en las concentraciones de ácido úrico (medidas entre las semanas 20 a 24 de embarazo) en combinación con la albúmina sérica tiene utilidad predictora de preeclampsia severa. Sin embargo, deben efectuarse más estudios clínicos para comprobar su eficacia y poder reducir la prevalencia de esta enfermedad.


Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if the combination of serum uric acid and albumin levels from weeks 20 to 24 of gestation are predictors of severe preeclampsia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective and observational case-control study was carried out, in which the levels of uric acid and albumin taken during the 20th to 24th week were analyzed and compared with patients who developed severe preeclampsia. The data was collected in Microsoft Excel for Mac version 2019 and the statistical analysis was performed in SPSS for Mac version 25. RESULTS: 122 cases and 199 controls were obtained. Elevation of uric acid levels (≥4.9 mg/dL) and hypoalbuminemia (<3.5 mg/dL) obtained statistical significance for severe preeclampsia compared to the control group (p <0.001). The logistic regression model obtained an OR to predict severe preeclampsia of 6.736 (CI95% 2.5-17.7) for uric acid elevation and OR of 11.337 (CI95% 4.5-28.3) for hypoalbuminemia (p <0.001). CONCLUSION: In this study the statistically significant relationship was observed between the increase in uric acid levels and serum hypoalbuminemia from weeks 20 to 24 as predictive biomarkers of severe preeclampsia. However, more studies should be carried out to verify its clinical utility.

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Rev. colomb. gastroenterol ; 34(2): 190-193, abr.-jun. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013934

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Resumen La enfermedad de Ménétrier, también conocida como gastritis hipertrófica gigante o gastropatía hipertrófica hipoproteinémica, es una entidad poco frecuente, caracterizada por una gastroenteropatía perdedora de proteínas, hipoclorhidria y engrosamiento de los pliegues mucosos del fondo y el cuerpo gástrico; es causante de un grupo clásico de síntomas que incluyen náuseas, vómitos, dolor abdominal y edema periférico; se asocia con un mayor riesgo de cáncer gástrico, sin embargo, su fisiopatología aún no está del todo esclarecida y su diagnóstico, clínico y endoscópico, puede llegar a ser difícil de establecer, por lo que se describe un caso clínico y se presenta una revisión sucinta de la literatura.


Abstract Menetrier disease (also known as giant hypertrophic gastritis or hypoproteinemic hypertrophic gastropathy) is a rare entity characterized by protein losing enteropathy, hypochlorhydria and thickening of the mucosal folds of the fundus and the gastric corpus. Its constellation of classic symptoms includes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and peripheral edema, and it is associated with increased risk of gastric cancer. Nevertheless, its pathophysiology is not yet fully understood and clinical and endoscopic diagnosis can be difficult to establish. This article describes a clinical case and provides a brief review of the literature.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Gastritis, Hypertrophic , Protein-Losing Enteropathies , Vomiting , Abdominal Pain , Nausea
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Rev. Fac. Med. Hum ; 19(2): 66-74, Apr-June. 2019.
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1025833

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Objetivo: Determinar los indicadores clínico-epidemiológicos asociados a úlceras por presión (UPP) en pacientes del servicio de Medicina del Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue durante los años 2016-2017. Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico y retrospectivo, basándose en la revisión de historias clínicas. Se obtuvo una muestra no probabilística por conveniencia, calculándose el odds ratio (OR), aplicando intervalo de confianza al 95% y se utilizó la prueba del chi cuadrado, con un valor de p<0.05 como estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: Para la muestra se obtuvo 93 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios del estudio; el 50,5% fueron varones, con una media de edad de 68 años (+21 años), siendo el 74.19% de la población total adultos mayores. Las localizaciones más frecuentes de UPP fueron a nivel sacro (77%) y talón (12.9%); asimismo, los estadios más frecuentes fueron: II (32.3%), IV (31.2%) y III (26.9%). La presencia de UPP grave estuvo asociada a: ser adulto mayor (OR: 3.12; IC95%: 1.2-8.2), hipoalbuminemia (OR: 6.23, IC95%: 1.8-21.1), anemia (OR: 4.31, IC95%: 1.2-14.9) y linfopenia (OR: 3.68; IC95%: 1.5-9). Conclusión: Los pacientes adultos mayores que presenten hipoalbuminemia, anemia o linfopenia tienen mayor riesgo para presentar úlceras por presión graves, las cuales interfieren de manera significativa en su calidad de vida.


Objective: To determine the clinical-epidemiological indicators associated with pressure ulcers (UPP) in patients of the Medicine Service of the Hipólito Unanue National Hospital during the years 2016-2017.Methods: Observational, analytical and retrospective study, based on the review of medical records. A non-probabilistic sample was obtained for convenience, calculating the odds ratio (OR), applying the 95% confidence interval and using the chi square test, with a value of p <0.05 as statistically significant. Results: For the sample, 93 patients were obtained who fulfilled the study criteria; 50.5% were male, with an average age of 68 years (+21 years), with 74.19% of the total population being older adults. The most frequent locations of UPP were at the sacral level (77%) and heel (12.9%); likewise, the most frequent stages were: II (32.3%), IV (31.2%) and III (26.9%). The presence of severe UPP was associated to: being older (OR: 3.12, 95% CI: 1.2-8.2), hypoalbuminemia (OR: 6.23, 95% CI: 1.8-21.1), anemia (OR: 4.31, 95% CI: 1.2- 14.9) and lymphopenia (OR: 3.68, 95% CI: 1.5-9). Conclusion: Elderly patients with hypoalbuminemia, anemia or lymphopenia are at greater risk of developing severe pressure ulcers, which significantly interfere with their quality of life.

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Bol. Hosp. Viña del Mar ; 75(1): 11-14, 2019.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1397566

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La Osteoporosis es un síndrome altamente prevalente en la población mayor, tanto la que ha sufrido fracturas como la que no. Aunque con frecuencia se le relaciona con la menopausia, existen varios otros elementos involucrados en su génesis. Estos frecuentemente coexisten en diversa proporción y son, por lo general, oligosintomáticos o generan signosintomatología muy inespecífica. Esto hace que su diagnóstico y tratamiento se retrase u omita, aumentando el riesgo de caídas y fracturas, y dificultando los procesos de consolidación ósea. Aunque su nivel de evidencia es aún diverso, frecuentemente son hallados cuando se implementa su búsqueda en pacientes mayores fracturados. Por lo que, con independencia de si su relación con la osteoporosis es o no significativa, conviene buscarlos y manejarlos por el riesgo que constituyen por sí mismos. En esta revisión nos referiremos a cuatro de estas condiciones: Hipoalbuminemia, hiponatremia, anemia y deficiencia de vitamina K.


Osteoporosis is very prevalent in the aged and is seen in both those who have suffered fractures and those who have not. Frequently related to the menopause, there are other elements involved in its pathogenesis. These frequently co-exist and are, generally, oligo-symptomatic or have non-specific symptomatology. This causes delays or omissions in their diagnosis and treatment, thereby increasing the risk of falls and fractures and interfering with bone consolidation. Although their evidence levels are diverse, these factors are frequently to be found once directly looked for in the aged fracture patient. Therefore, even though their relation to the osteoporosis may not be significant, it is best to test for them and treat them for the risk they present. In this review we look at four of these conditions: hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, anemia and vitamin K deficiency

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Colomb. med ; 49(4): 288-291, Oct.-Dec. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-984310

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Abstract Introduction: Calciphylaxis is an infrequent disease that almost exclusively affects patients with chronic kidney disease, although cases have been observed in patients without renal function impairment. The diagnosis is mainly made by clinical manifestations and subsequently confirmed by radiological and histological study. The optimal treatment is not known, although there is a consensus that a multifactorial approach is required. Clinical Case: A 68-year-old woman on hemodialysis for 2 years, who presented a painful nodular lesion in the left thigh, a skin biopsy was performed resulting in a diagnosis of calciphylaxis. Treatment and Outcome: Treatment was started with intravenous sodium thiosulfate. Pamidronate is added intravenously, three months later, due to an unfavorable evolution. After 6 months of treatment, improvement in nodular lesions and healing of the ulcerated lesion was observed to be generally well tolerated treatment. Conclusion: The combined treatment of sodium thiosulfate, pamidronate and calcitomimetics has been effectiveand safe for the treatment of calciphylaxis, inducing complete remission.


Resumen: Introducción: La calcifilaxis es una enfermedad infrecuente que afecta casi exclusivamente a pacientes con insuficiencia renal, aunque se han observado casos en pacientes sin deterioro de la función renal. El diagnóstico es clínico confirmándose con estudio radiológico e histológico. No se conoce con exactitud el tratamiento óptimo, aunque hay consenso en que se requiere un abordaje multifactorial. Caso Clínico: Mujer de 68 años en hemodiálisis desde hace 2 años, que presenta una lesión nodular dolorosa en muslo izquierdo, resultando un diagnostico compatible con calcifilaxis, tras biopsia cutánea. Tratamiento y resultado: Inicia tratamiento con tiosulfato de sodio vía venosa. Tres meses más tarde y ante la evolución desfavorable, se añade al tratamiento pamidronato vía intravenosa. Tras 6 meses de tratamiento se observa mejoría de las lesiones nodulares y cicatrización de la lesión ulcerada, habiéndose experimentado buena tolerancia. Conclusión: El tratamiento combinado de tiosulfato de sodio, pamidronato y calcimiméticos ha resultado efectivo y seguro para el tratamiento de la calcifilaxis, induciendo su remisión completa.


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Aged , Female , Humans , Thiosulfates/administration & dosage , Calciphylaxis/drug therapy , Pamidronate/administration & dosage , Kidney Failure, Chronic/complications , Calciphylaxis/etiology , Calciphylaxis/pathology , Chelating Agents/administration & dosage , Renal Dialysis/methods , Treatment Outcome , Drug Therapy, Combination , Administration, Intravenous , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy
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Rev. colomb. gastroenterol ; 33(3): 312-317, jul.-set. 2018. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-978288

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Resumen Se presentan 2 casos de enfermedad de Ménétrier (EM) remitidos a nuestra institución por síndrome edematoso. Esta enfermedad de poca prevalencia es una gastropatía hipertrófica perdedora de proteínas que en la mayoría de los casos es de causa desconocida, aunque se ha asociado con procesos infecciosos. Se caracteriza por edema, hipoproteinemia, hipoalbuminemia y, en la infancia, es de carácter benigno y autolimitado.


Abstract We present two cases of Menétrier's Disease (MS) referred to our institution due to edema. The prevalence of this disease is low. It is a hypertrophic gastropathy which causes loss of proteins and which has unknown causes in the majority of cases although it has been associated with infectious processes. It is characterized by edema, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia. In childhood it is benign and self-limited.


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Humans , Male , Infant , Child, Preschool , Disease , Hypoalbuminemia , Gastritis, Hypertrophic , Hypoproteinemia , Syndrome
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Rev. méd. hered ; 29(3): 158-167, jul. 2018. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: biblio-1014314

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El número de pacientes con desnutrición que demanda servicios de emergencia en hospitales de Lima-MINSA, es considerable y podría relacionarse con alteraciones del medio interno. Tener una idea objetiva cómo esta característica puede ser relevante en esta demanda es importante. Objetivos: Estudiar la magnitud e importancia de las alteraciones electrolíticas en pacientes internados en la emergencia de un hospital nivel III (MINSA Lima-Perú). Material y métodos: Estudio trasversal descriptivo y analítico de los electrolitos en pacientes que acudieron al servicio de emergencia de adultos del Hospital Cayetano Heredia (Lima-Perú) en setiembre del 2016, seleccionado al azar y admitidos para observación mayor de 48 horas. Se consideró el nivel de albúmina sérica, la azoemia y gasometría coexistente al momento del control de los electrolitos. Resultados: La alteración electrolítica más frecuente observada en 206 pacientes fue hipocalcemia (46,7%); seguida de hiperfosfatemia (32,3%), hiponatremia (24,7%) e hipermagnesemia (18,9%). La hipoalbuminemia <3,0 g/dl estuvo presente en 50,56% y <2,6 g/dl en el 31,4% de los casos. La albuminemia solo mostró correlación significativa con la calcemia (r=0,47; p=0,002) y la natremia (r=0,233; p=0,028). La hiperfosfatemia estuvo relacionada a un modelo dependiente de la creatinina sérica, alcalosis respiratoria y cáncer. La hipomagnesemia e hipermagnesemia se relacionaron con bajos y altos valores de creatinina y urea, respectivamente. Conclusiones: La frecuencia de pacientes con hipoalbuminemia que demandaron servicios de emergencia fue notablemente alta, y su relación más relevante estuvo relacionada con disturbios de la calcemia y la natremia. Otros disturbios relevantes fueron los relativos al magnesio, situación que requiere estudio más exhaustivo. (AU)


Patients with malnutrition who demand emergency services in Lima-MINSA hospitals, is considerable and could be related to alterations of the internal medium. Having an objective idea how this feature can be relevant in this patients demand is important. Objectives: To study the magnitude and importance of electrolyte alterations in hospitalized patients in the emergency of a level III hospital (MINSA Lima-Perú). Methods: Descriptive and analytical cross- sectional study of electrolytes in patients who attended the emergency service of adults of the Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia (Lima-Perú) in September 2016, selected by chance and admitted for observation> 48 hours. The level of serum albumin, azotemia and coexisting gasometry at the time of electrolyte control was considered. Results: The highest frequency of electrolyte alteration observed in 206 patients was hypocalcemia (46.7%); followed by hyperphosphatemia (32.3%), hyponatremia (24.7%) and hypermagnesemia (18.9%). Hypoalbuminemia <3.0 g/ dl was present in 50.56% and <2.6g/dl in 31.4%. Albuminemia only had a significant correlation with calcemia (r=0.47; p=0.002) and natremia (r=0.233; p=0.028). Hyperphosphatemia was related to a model dependent on serum creatinine, respiratory alkalosis and cancer. Both, hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia were related with low and high creatinine and urea values respectively. Conclusions: The frequency of patients with hypoalbuminemia who demanded emergency services was remarkably high, and their most relevant relationship was related to calcemia and natremia disturbances. Other relevant disturbances were related to magnesium, a situation that requires more exhaustive study. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Adult , Hypoalbuminemia , Electrolytes , Ambulatory Care , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. chil. infectol ; 35(3): 225-232, 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-959435

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Resumen Introducción: La peritonitis es la complicación más importante y frecuente de la diálisis peritoneal (DP), las infecciones bacterianas son las responsables en la mayoría de los casos, con sintomatología característica. Objetivo: Determinar los patógenos más frecuentes en peritonitis asociado con la DP en pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica (IRC). Metodología: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, transversal y observacional, de pacientes con peritonitis en DP con IRC del servicio de urgencias, entre julio de 2012 y junio de 2013. Se evaluaron de los expedientes datos sociodemográficos, de diagnóstico, clínicos y microbiológicos y celulares de líquido de diálisis. Resultados: De 73 expedientes revisados 52% correspondían a pacientes del género masculino, la causa primaria de la IRC fue la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (67%). Síntomas presentados: dolor abdominal (86%), vómitos (42%) y náuseas (34%), con anemia, azoemia, hiperglicemia hipoalbuminemia e hiponatremia. Los cultivos microbiológicos positivos fueron 59%; y los patógenos identificados fueron Candida tropicalis (9,6%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (8,2%), y Enterococcus faecalis y Staphylococcus haemolyticus (6,8% cada uno), asociados con elevación de leucocitos, azoemia y celularidad alta en el líquido peritoneal (p < 0,05). Conclusiones: El principal microorganismo determinado fue de origen fúngico asociado a leucocitos, azoemia y celularidad alta.


Background: Peritonitis is the most important and frequent complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Bacterial infections are responsible in most cases, with characteristic symptoms. Aim: To determine the most frequent pathogens in peritonitis associated with PD in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). Methodos: Retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study of patients with peritonitis in PD with CRF of the emergency department, between July 2012 and June 2013. Sociodemographic, diagnostic, clinical and microbiological and cellular data were evaluated from the patient's fluid. Dialysis. Results: From 73 reviewed records, 52% were male. The primary cause of CRF was diabetes mellitus type 2 (67%). Symptoms presented: abdominal pain (86%), vomiting (42%) and nausea (34%), with anemia, azotemia, hyperglycemia, hypoalbuminemia and hyponatremia. The positive microbiological cultures were 59%; and the pathogens identified were Candida tropicalis (9.6%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (8.2%), Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus haemolyticus (6.8% each one), associated with elevated leukocytes, azotemia and high cellularity in peritoneal fluid (p <0.05). Conclusions: The main microorganism determined was of fungal origin associated with leukocytes, azotemia and high cellularity.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Peritonitis/microbiology , Peritoneal Dialysis/adverse effects , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy , Time Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Emergency Service, Hospital
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Rev. méd. hered ; 27(4): 223-229, oct.-dic. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: biblio-836254

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Objetivos: Estudiar la asociación entre el nivel de albúmina sérica y las alteraciones de los electrolitos, gasessanguíneos y compuestos nitrogenados en adultos incidentes del servicio de emergencia de un hospital general.Material y métodos: Se incluyeron 275 pacientes que acudieron a la emergencia del Hospital Cayetano Herediaen Lima, Perú entre el 2013 y el 2015 a quienes el médico tratante solicitó al ingreso electrolitos séricos, gasessanguíneos y albúmina sérica. Se contrastó la albúmina como variable ordinal contra los electrolitos, gases arteriales,urea, calcio y fósforo séricos. También se analizó mediante análisis bivariado la albúmina normal (>3,5 g/dl) y lamuy baja (<2,5 g/dl) contra la variables antes mencionadas y la existencia de correlación lineal entre los valoresnuméricos continuos de las diferentes variables con la albúmina sérica...


Objectives: To evaluate the association between serum albumin and abnormalities in serum electrolytes, bloodgases and nitrogen compounds in adult patients attending an emergency room of a general hospital. Methods: 275patients who attended the emergency room of Hospital Cayetano Heredia en Lima, Peru between 2013 and 2015were included in the study. Serum albumin (ordinal values) was contrasted with serum electrolytes, blood gases,urea, and serum calcium and phosphorus. Normal albumin (>3.5 g/dl) and low albumin (<2.5 g/dl) were contrastedwith the above-mentioned variables using bivariate analysis, and numeric values of these variables were correlatedwith serum albumin with lineal correlation...


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Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Serum Albumin , Electrolytes/adverse effects , Hypoalbuminemia , Hypocalcemia , Uremia , Observational Study
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ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.) ; 29(3): 194-197, July-Sept. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-796956

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ABSTRACT Background: The pyogenic liver abscess has an incidence of 1.1/1,000 habitants. Mortality can reach 100%. The use of less invasive procedures diminish morbidity and hospital stay. Aim: Identify risk factors in patients who underwent percutaneous drainage guided by ultrasound as treatment. Method: Were analyzed 10 patients submitted to the method. Epidemiological characteristics, laboratory markers and imaging exams (ultrasound and CT) were evaluated. Results: The majority of the patients were men with mean age of 50 years old. Liver disease, alcoholism and biliary tract disease were the most common prodromes. Abdominal pain (90%), fever (70%) and jaundice (40%) were the most common clinical manifestations. Mortality of 20% was observed in this series. Hypoalbuminemia and days of hospitalization had a statistically significant positive association with death. Conclusion: The pyogenic liver abscess has subacute evolution which makes the diagnosis difficult. Image exams have high sensitivity in diagnosis, particularly computed tomography. Percutaneous drainage associated with antibiotic therapy is safe and effective therapeutic resource.


RESUMO Racional: O abscesso hepático piogênico tem incidência de 1,1 por 1.000 habitantes com mortalidade podendo chegar a 100%. O uso de recursos menos invasivos diminuem morbimortalidade e tempo de internação hospitalar. Objetivo: Identificar fatores de risco no abscesso hepático piogênico tratado por drenagem percutânea guiada por ultrassom. Método: Total de 10 pacientes foram submetidos ao procedimento. Foram avaliadas características epidemiológicas, marcadores laboratoriais exames de imagem (ultrassom e tomografia). Resultados: Na amostra houve predominância do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 50 anos. Hepatopatia, etilismo e doença da via biliar foram os pródromos mais frequentes. Dor abdominal (90%), febre (70%) e icterícia (40%) foram manifestações clínicas mais comuns. Houve mortalidade de 20% nesta série. Hipoalbuminemia e dias de internação hospitalar tiveram associação positiva com óbito estatisticamente significante. Conclusão: O abscesso hepático piogênico tem evolução subaguda o que dificulta o diagnóstico. Exames de imagem têm sensibilidade alta na propedêutica diagnóstica, notadamente a tomografia computadorizada. A drenagem percutânea, associada à antibioticoterapia, mostrou ser recurso terapêutico seguro e eficaz.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Drainage/methods , Liver Abscess, Pyogenic/surgery , Liver Abscess, Pyogenic/diagnosis , Prospective Studies , Ultrasonography , Surgery, Computer-Assisted
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J. bras. nefrol ; 38(1): 70-75, jan.-mar. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-777507

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Resumo Introdução: Anemia, inflamação e hipoalbuminemia são complicações frequentemente observadas em pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise crônica. Existem poucos dados nacionais que avaliam a associação dessas condições à morbidade e mortalidade especialmente considerando a região nordeste do país onde a ocorrência de anemia e desnutrição é elevada. Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o impacto da presença da anemia, inflamação e hipoalbuminemia sobre os desfechos clínicos (óbito e hospitalização) de pacientes sob hemodiálise. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de coorte prospectivo observacional com pacientes pre avaliados 221 pacientes adultos, considerando-se os valores de hemoglobina, proteína C reativa (PCR), albumina sérica no início do estudo. A ocorrência de hospitalização e óbito foi computada em um seguimento aproximado de 13 meses. Resultados: A ocorrência de hospitalização e óbito não diferiu entre os grupos com e sem anemia (Hb ≤ 10g/dL) ou inflamação (PCR ≥ 0,5mg/dL). Houve um maior número de hospitalização entre os pacientes com hipoalbuminemia. A albumina não apresentou correlação com os níveis séricos de PCR. Observou-se um menor tempo livre de hospitalização entre os pacientes com hipoalbuminemia (p = 0,008), houve uma tendência de menor tempo livre de hospitalização entre os pacientes com PCR aumentado (p = 0,08), e a anemia não se relacionou com o tempo livre de hospitalização. Não houve diferença na sobrevida em relação à presença de anemia, inflamação e hipoalbuminemia. A análise de regressão de Cox apontou a hipoalbuminemia como fator independente relacionado à hospitalização, mesmo após ajustes para idade, presença de diabetes, PCR e hemoglobina. Conclusão: A hipoalbuminemia, e não anemia ou inflamação, mostrou-se um marcador independente de hospitalização em pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise.


Abstract Introduction: Anemia, inflammation and hypoalbuminemia are frequent disorders among patients underwent hemodialysis. There are few national data, particularly from Northeast region where anemia and malnourished were common findings, analyzing the association between these conditions and clinical outcomes. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the presence of anemia, inflammation and hypoalbuminemia on clinical outcomes (death and hospitalization) of hemodialysis patients. Methods: In this prospective observational study 221 adult patients were evaluated, considering the presence of anemia (hemoglobin ≤ 10 g/dL), inflammation (C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 0,5 mg/dL) and hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3,8 g/ dL) at baseline. Clinical outcomes were recorded over 13 months. Results: The occurrence of hospitalization and death did not differ between the groups with and without anemia or inflammation. Patients with hypoalbuminemia had more hospitalizations, and the presence of hypoalbuminemia was associated with shorter hospitalization event-free time (p = 0.008). There was a trend of shorter hospitalization event-free time among patients with increased PCR (p = 0.08). There was no correlation between albumin and CRP levels. The presence of anemia, inflammation and hypoalbuminemia were not associated with lower survival. Adjusting for confounders, hypoalbuminemia was a predictor of hospitalization in hemodialyzed patients. Conclusion: The presence of hypoalbuminemia, but not anemia or inflammation, was able to predict hospitalization in hemodialysis patients.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Renal Dialysis , Hypoalbuminemia/epidemiology , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , C-Reactive Protein/analysis , Hemoglobins/analysis , Serum Albumin/analysis , Prospective Studies , Inflammation/epidemiology , Anemia/epidemiology
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