Prevalencia de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en las personas privadas de la libertad en Costa Rica / Prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases in persons deprived of liberty in Costa Rica

Mediante un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y de corte transversal se realiza una comparación entre la población penal de la Unidad de Atención Integral (UAI) 20 de diciembre y la población penal total costarricense. Hasta no hace mucho tiempo, en el ámbito penitenciario se ha experimentado un cambio importante en la morbimortalidad de las personas privadas de la libertad, pasando de un modelo casi unicausal de origen infeccioso, a procesos de etiología múltiple, con desarrollo poco predecible y alto porcentaje del gasto público sanitario. En el siguiente estudio se determina la similitud existente en prevalencia de enfermedades crónicas no trasmisibles tanto a nivel país, sistema penitenciario nacional y UAI 20 de diciembre.

Through a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, a comparison is made between the prison population of the Unidad de Atención Integral (UAI) 20 de diciembre and the total Costa Rican prison population. Until recently, there has been an important change in the morbimortality of persons deprived of liberty in the penitentiary environment, going from an almost unicausal model of infectious origin, to processes of multiple etiology, with little predictable development and a high percentage of public health expenditure. The following study determines the existing similarity in the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases at the country level, the national prison system and the UAI December 20.

Study on the relationship between secondhand smoke exposure and dyslipidemia in adult residents in Beijing / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective: To understand the relationship between secondhand smoke exposure and dyslipidemia among adults in Beijing and to provide a scientific basis for relevant intervention. Methods: Data were from Beijing Adult Non-communicable and Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Surveillance Program in 2017. A total of 13 240 respondents were selected by multistage cluster stratified sampling method. The monitoring contents include a questionnaire survey, physical measurement, collection of fasting venous blood, and determination of related biochemical indicators. SPSS 20.0 software was used for the chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of total dyslipidemia (39.27%), hypertriglyceridemia (22.61%), and high LDL-C (6.03%) were the highest among those exposed to daily secondhand smoke. Among the male respondents, the prevalence of total dyslipidemia (44.42%) and hypertriglyceridemia (26.12%) were the highest among those exposed to secondhand smoke daily. Multivariate logistic regression analysis after adjustment for confounding factors showed that compared with no exposure to secondhand smoke, the population with an average exposure frequency of 1-3 days per week had the highest risk of total dyslipidemia (OR=1.276, 95%CI: 1.023-1.591). Among the patients with hypertriglyceridemia, those exposed to secondhand smoke daily had the highest risk (OR=1.356, 95%CI: 1.107-1.661). Among the male respondents, those exposed to secondhand smoke for 1-3 days per week had a higher risk of total dyslipidemia (OR=1.366, 95%CI: 1.019-1.831), and the highest risk of hypertriglyceridemia (OR=1.377, 95%CI: 1.058-1.793). There was no significant correlation between the frequency of secondhand smoke exposure and the risk of dyslipidemia among female respondents. Conclusions: Secondhand smoke exposure in Beijing adults, especially men, will increase the risk of total dyslipidemia, especially hyperlipidemia. Improving personal health awareness and minimizing or avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke is necessary.

Study on the relationship between indexes of different abnormal weight and dyslipidemia in adults in Beijing City / 中华预防医学杂志

Objective: To analyze the relationship and consistency between indexes of different abnormal weight and dyslipidemia in adults in Beijing City. Methods: From August to December of 2017, 4 975 residents aged 18 to 79 years old in 5 districts of Beijing were randomly selected as subjects by using a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method. Questionnaire, physical examination and laboratory tests were conducted. The prevalence of overweight/obesity, high body fat rate, central obesity, and high waist-to-height ratio was calculated. Partial correlation was used to analyze the correlation of blood lipid with body mass index (BMI), body fat rate, waist circumference and waist-height ratio. Logistic regression analysis for complex sampling was used to analyze the relationship between indexes of different abnormal weight and dyslipidemia after controlling for relevant risk factors, including age, sex, smoking status, drinking, insufficiency intake of vegetable and fruit, physical inactivity. Kappa value was computed to analyze the consistency between indexes of different abnormal weight. Results: The weighted prevalence of dyslipidemia was 30.48%, and it was higher in men than that in women (40.16% vs. 20.52%, P<0.01). The weighted rate of overweight/obesity, high body fat rate, central obesity, and high waist-to-height ratio was 56.65%, 47.52%, 42.48% and 59.45%, respectively. BMI, body fat rate, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio were positively correlated with the level of total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and negatively correlated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Logistic regression analysis for complex sampling showed that the high body fat rate (OR=1.67, 95%CI: 1.35-2.07), overweight/obesity (OR=1.65, 95%CI: 1.26-2.14) and high waist-to-height ratio (OR=1.46, 95%CI: 1.09-1.96) were associated with dyslipidemias. Kappa values of high body fat rate with overweight/obesity, high waist-to-height ratio and central obesity were 0.65, 0.53 and 0.58, respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion: In 2017, the prevalence of dyslipidemia in adults in Beijing City is high, especially in men. Overweight/obesity, high body fat rate and high waist-to-height ratio are associated with dyslipidemia. The high body fat rate is most associated with dyslipidemia.

Utilidad de los índices aterogénicos del perfil lipídico en el diagnóstico de aterosclerosis subclínica / Utility of the atherogenic indices of the lipid profile in the diagnosis of subclinical atherosclerosis

Introducción: Los índices aterogénicos hacen referencia a un conjunto de indicadores bioquímicos que a partir de la relación entre variables lipídicas permiten predecir el riesgo de daño aterosclerótico. Objetivo: Evaluar la utilidad de los índices aterogénicos en el diagnóstico de aterosclerosis subclínica en pacientes con dislipidemia. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo en 812 pacientes con diagnóstico clínico de dislipidemia en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras, en el período 2015-2020. Resultados: La edad media de los pacientes fue de 56,79 ± 10,24 años, predominó el grupo de 60 y más años con un 40,9 por ciento y el sexo femenino para un 73,8 por ciento. El 61,2 por ciento de los pacientes tienen presente algún tipo de obesidad. La presencia de HTA y el consumo de tabaco afectan el 52 por ciento y 24,6 por ciento de la población estudiada. El 74,8 por ciento (607 casos) fue clasificado como riesgo cardiovascular medio según los criterios de Framingham, mientras que el 12,9 por ciento fue clasificado como riesgo alto. Se identificaron 323 (39,8 por ciento) pacientes con presencia de aterosclerosis subclínica. Las diferencias de los valores medios de los índices aterogénicos entre los grupos con presencia de aterosclerosis subclínica fueron estadísticamente significativas para los índices cCtotal/ cHDL y cLDL/cHDL (p<0,05). En el análisis multivariado los índices asociados al riesgo de presentar aterosclerosis subclínica fueron la relación cCtotal/cHDL (R=1,11) y cLDL/cHDL (R=1,12) (p<0,05). Conclusiones: Los índices aterogénicos son de utilidad en el diagnóstico de aterosclerosis subclínica, los cocientes cCtotal/cHDL y cLDL/cHDL son los que están asociados significativamente con la probabilidad de presentar daño aterosclerótico carotideo(AU)

Introduction: Atherogenic indices refer to a set of biochemical indicators that, based on the relationship between lipid variables, allow predicting the risk of atherosclerotic damage. Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of atherogenic indices in the diagnosis of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with dyslipidemia. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 812 patients with clinical diagnosis of dyslipidemia at Hermanos Ameijeiras Surgical Clinical Hospital, from 2015 to 2020. Results: The mean age of the patients was 56.79 ± 10.24 years, the group of 60 and over predominated with 40.9percent and the female sex with 73.8percent. Some type of obesity was present in 61.2percent of the patients. The presence of hypertension and tobacco consumption affect 52percent and 24.6percent of the population studied, respectively. 74.8percent (607 cases) were classified as medium cardiovascular risk according to Framingham criteria, while 12.9percent were classified as high risk. Three hundred twenty three (39.8percent) patients with subclinical atherosclerosis were identified. The differences in the mean values of the atherogenic indices between the groups with subclinical atherosclerosis were statistically significant for the total C/HDLc and LDLc/HDLc indices (p<0.05). In the multivariate analysis, the indices associated with the risk of subclinical atherosclerosis were the ratio of Total C/HDLc (R=1.11) and LDLc/HDLc (R=1.12) (p<0.05). Conclusions: The atherogenic indices are useful in the diagnosis of subclinical atherosclerosis; cCtotal/cHDL and cLDL/cHDL ratios are those that are significantly associated with the probability of carotid atherosclerotic damage(AU)

Asociación entre enfermedades cardiometabólicas y depresión en un hospital de referencia peruano / Association between cardiometabolic diseases and depression in a Peruvian reference hospital

INTRODUCCIÓN: Se ha postulado la relación entre la presencia de enfermedades cardiometabólicas con problemas de salud mental, en particular la depresión. OBJETIVOS: Determinar la asociación entre la presencia de enfermedades cardiometabólicas y la presencia de sintomatología depresiva evaluada mediante el cuestionario PHQ-9 en pacientes atendidos en consultorios externos de medicina interna del Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio observacional, analítico, transversal. Se definió enfermedad cardiometabólica como la presencia de diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial, dislipidemia, y/u obesidad. Se utilizó el cuestionario PHQ-9 para evaluar la presencia de síntomas sugerentes de depresión. Se evaluó la asociación cruda y ajustada a posibles confusores. Para el análisis multivariado se utilizó un modelo de regresión de Poisson para hallar razones de prevalencia con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza al 95%. Se consideró un p<0,05 como estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: Se incluyeron 252 pacientes, de los que 205 (81,4%) presentaron enfermedades cardiometabólicas y 181 (71,9%) presentaron síntomas consistentes con algún grado de depresión. La presencia de enfermedades cardiometabólicas se asoció a síntomas depresivos tanto en el análisis crudo (RPc 1,43; IC 95% 1,08-1,89; p=0,012) como en el ajustado (RPa 1,31; IC 95% 1,00-1,71; p=0,048). Adicionalmente se encontró asociación entre el sexo femenino y sintomatología depresiva (RPa 1,35; IC 95% 1,11-1,63; p=0,002). CONCLUSIONES: La presencia de enfermedades cardiometabólicas se asoció con la presencia de síntomas depresivos en pacientes atendidos en la consulta externa de medicina interna. El abordaje de la salud mental debe ser parte integral del manejo multidisciplinario del paciente con enfermedad cardiometabólica.

INTRODUCTION: It has been postulated the relationship between presence of cardiometabolic diseases with mental health problems, particularly depression. Objectives: To determine the association between cardiometabolic diseases and presence of depressive symptoms, evaluated by PHQ-9 questionnaire, in patients attended at the outpatient clinic of internal medicine service at Hospital Nacional Hipolito Unanue. METHODS: Observational analytical cross-sectional study. Cardiometabolic disease was defined as the presence of diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and/or obesity. The PHQ-9 questionnaire was used to evaluate the presence of symptoms suggestive of depression. The association was evaluated crude and adjusted for possible confounders. For the multivariate analysis, a Poisson regression model was used to find prevalence ratios with their respective 95% confidence intervals. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: 252 patients were included, of which 205 (81,4%) presented cardiometabolic diseases and 181 (71,9%) presented symptoms consistent with some grade of depression. The presence of cardiometabolic diseases was associated with depressive symptoms both in the crude analysis (PRc 1.43; CI 95% 1.08-1.89; p=0.012) and in the adjusted one (PRa 1.31; CI 95% 1.00-1.71; p=0.048). Additionally, an association was found between female sex and depressive symptoms (PRa 1,35; CI 95% 1,11-1,63; p=0,002). CONCLUSIONS: The presence of cardiometabolic diseases was associated with the presence of depressive symptoms in patients seen at the outpatient clinic of internal medicine. The mental health approach should be an integral part of the multidisciplinary management for the patient with cardiometabolic disease.

Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults in São Paulo, Brazil: Prevalence and Associated Factors in 2008 and 2015

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Objective To provide population-based data on prevalence and factors associated with CVD risk factors. Methods Individuals aged ≥20 years from two editions of the cross-sectional Health Survey of São Paulo focusing on Nutrition (ISA-Nutrition), performed in Sao Paulo city in 2008 (n=590) and 2015 (n=610), were evaluated for: obesity, central obesity, waist/height ratio, high blood pressure (HBP), dyslipidemia, diabetes, and number of CVD risk factors ≥3. Prevalence was estimated according to complex survey procedures. Factors associated with cardiovascular risk factors were assessed using logistic regression, with statistical significance of p<0.05. Results Obesity and older age were associated with higher odds of all cardiovascular risk factors investigated, except for dyslipidemia. HBP was positively associated with being Black/Brown and negatively associated with being physicaly active in leisure time. Women were more likely to have increased adiposity indicators and three or more cardiovascular risk factors than men. Those with higher education had lower chances of having diabetes, HBP and dyslipidemia, and those with higher income had higher chances of having three or more risk factors. Former smokers had higher odds of diabetes, obesity, and high waist/height ratio, and smokers had higher odds of high non-HDL cholesterol levels. From 2008 to 2015, there was an increase (p<0.001) in the prevalence of diabetes (6.9% to 17.3%), HBP (31.9% to 41.8%), dyslipidemia (51.3% to 67.6%), and number of CVD risk factors ≥3 (18.9% to 34.1%). Conclusion This study shows increasing prevalence of CVD risk factors in adult population in Sao Paulo and may support the definition of target groups and priority actions on CVD prevention and treatment.

Ocorrência de dislipidemias e fatores associados em adultos: um estudo de prevalência / Incidencia de dislipidemias y factores asociados en adultos: un estudio de prevalencia / Occurrence of dyslipidemia and associated factors in adults: a prevalence study

RESUMO Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de dislipidemias e os fatores associados em adultos de Rio Branco, Acre. Métodos: estudo de delineamento seccional, populacional, que avaliou adultos (18 a 59 anos) residentes nas zonas urbana e rural de Rio Branco em 2014. As dislipidemias foram definidas conforme os critérios da Atualização da Diretriz Brasileira de Dislipidemias e Prevenção da Ateroscle rose. Empregou-se regressão logística para estimar as odds ratio (OR) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: a prevalência de dislipidemia, HDL-c baixo, hipertrigliceridemia isolada, hipercolesterolemia isolada e hiperlipidemia mista foi de 56,1%, 37,4%, 23,6%, 9,8% e 3,5%, respectivamente. No modelo final multivariado, apenas a obesidade (OR = 1,86; IC95%: 1,12;3,10) manteve associação estatisticamente significativa com a dislipidemia. Entre os subtipos de dislipidemias, associaram-se à hipertrigliceridemia isolada as variáveis: faixa etária de 40 a 49 anos (OR = 2,17; IC95%: 1,53;4,80); hipercolesterolemia isolada (OR = 2,52; IC95%: 1,23;5,15); HDL-c baixo (OR = 2,53; IC95%: 1,65;3,86); obesidade (OR = 2,10; IC95%: 1,25;3,53); e diabetes mellitus (OR = 5,41; IC95%: 1,46;20,4). Conclusão: a prevalência de alterações lipídicas foi elevada entre adultos. Estratégias de intervenções para diagnóstico, tratamento e intensificação de medidas preventivas e orientações de estilo de vida saudáveis são importantes nessa população.

RESUMEN Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia de dislipidemias y los factores asociados en adultos de Rio Branco, Acre-Brasil. Métodos: estudio de investigación seccional, poblacional, que evaluó adultos (18 a 59 años) residentes en las zonas urbana y rural de Rio Branco en 2014. Las dislipidemias fueron definidas conforme a los criterios de la Actualización de la Directriz Brasileña de Dislipidemias y Prevención de la Aterosclerosis. Se empleó regresión logística para estimar las odds ratio (OR) e intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: la prevalencia de dislipidemia, HDL-c bajo, hipertrigliceridemia aislada, hipercolesterolemia aislada e hiperlipidemia mixta fue de 56,1%, 37,4%, 23,6%, 9,8% y 3,5%, respectivamente. En el modelo final multivariado, solo la obesidad (OR = 1,86; IC95%: 1,12;3,10) mantuvo una asociación estadísticamente significativa con la dislipidemia. Entre los subtipos de dislipidemias, se asociaron a la hipertrigliceridemia aislada las variables: franja etaria de 40 a 49 años (OR = 2,17; IC95%: 1,53;4,80); hipercolesterolemia aislada (OR = 2,52; IC95%: 1,23;5,15); HDL-c bajo (OR = 2,53; IC95%: 1,65;3,86); obesidad (OR = 2,10; IC95%: 1,25;3,53); y diabetes mellitus (OR = 5,41; IC95%: 1,46;20,4). Conclusión: la prevalencia de cambios lipídicos fue elevada entre adultos. Estrategias de intervenciones para el diagnóstico, tratamiento e intensificación de medidas preventivas y orientaciones de estilo de vida saludables son importantes en esa población.

ABSTRACT Objective: to estimate the prevalence of dyslipidemia and associated factors in adults in Rio Branco, Acre. Methods: a cross-sectional, population-based study that assessed adults (age 18 to 59 years) living in urban and rural areas of Rio Branco in 2014. Dyslipidemias were defined according to the criteria of the Brazilian Guidelines Update on Dyslipidemias and Prevention of Atherosclerosis. Logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI95%). Results: the prevalence of dyslipidemia, low HDL-c, isolated hypertriglyceridemia, isolated hypercholesterolemia and mixed hyperlipidemia was 56.1%, 37.4%, 23.6%, 9.8% and 3.5%, respectively. In the final multivariate model, only obesity (OR = 1.86; CI95%: 1.12; 3.10) maintained a statistically significant association with dyslipidemia. Among the dyslipidemia subtypes, the following variables were associated with isolated hypertriglyceridemia: age group 40 to 49 years (OR = 2.17; CI95%: 1.53; 4.80); isolated hypercholesterolemia (OR = 2.52; CI95%: 1.23; 5.15); low HDL-c (OR = 2.53; CI95%: 1.65; 3.86); obesity (OR = 2.10; CI95%: 1.25;3.53); and diabetes mellitus (OR = 5.41; CI95%: 1.46; 20.4). Conclusion: the prevalence of lipid alterations was high among adults. Intervention strategies for diagnosis, treatment and intensification of preventive measures and healthy lifestyle guidelines are important in this population.

Prevalência e fatores associados ao diagnóstico autorreferido de colesterol alto na população adulta brasileira: Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2019 / Prevalencia y factores asociados con el diagnóstico autoinformado de colesterol alto en la población adulta brasileña: Investigación Nacional de Salud 2019 / Prevalence and factors associated with self-reported diagnosis of high cholesterol in the Brazilian adult population: National Health Survey 2019

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de diagnóstico autorreferido de colesterol alto e analisar os fatores associados à prevalência na população adulta brasileira. Métodos: Estudo transversal utilizando a Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2019. O diagnóstico de colesterol alto foi autorreferido. Modelos de regressão de Poisson originaram as razões de prevalência (RP) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: Nos 88.531 adultos, a prevalência de colesterol alto foi de 14,6%. Associaram-se positivamente: sexo feminino (RP = 1,44; IC95% 1,40;1,52), idade ≥ 60 anos (RP = 3,80; IC95% 3,06;4,71), ter plano de saúde (RP = 1,33; IC95% 1,24;1,42), autoavaliação de saúde ruim ou muito ruim (RP = 1,75; IC95% 1,60;1,90), ter hipertensão (RP = 1,78; IC95% 1,68;1,89), ter diabetes (RP = 1,54; IC95% 1,45;1,65), ter insuficiência renal (RP = 1,33; IC95% 1,15;1,53), ter obesidade (RP = 1,27; IC95% 1,18;1,36), ser ex-fumante (RP = 1,13; IC95% 1,07;1,20), consumir álcool abusivamente (RP = 1,11; IC95% 1,01;1,21), ser ativo no lazer (RP = 1,22; IC95% 1,15;1,30). Conclusão: O colesterol alto associou-se a condições sociodemográficas, de saúde e estilo de vida.

Objetivo: Estimar la prevalencia de colesterol alto autodeclarado y analizar factores asociados la prevalencia en adultos brasileños. Métodos: Estudio transversal utilizando la Encuesta Nacional de Salud de 2019. El diagnóstico de colesterol alto fue autodeclarado. Los modelos de regresión de Poisson produjeron razón de prevalencia (RP) e intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: En 88.531 adultos, la prevalencia fue 14,6%. Asociaron positivamente: sexo feminino (RP = 1,44; IC95% 1,40;1,52), edad ≥ 60 años (RP = 3,80; IC95% 3,06;4,71), seguro salud (RP = 1,33; IC95% 1,24;1,42), autoevaluación de salud mala o muy mala (RP = 1,75; IC95% 1,60;1,90), hipertensión (RP = 1,78; IC95% 1,68;1,89), diabetes (RP = 1,54; IC95% 1,45;1,65), insuficiencia renal (RP = 1,33; IC95% 1,15;1,53), obesidad (RP = 1,27; IC95% 1,18;1,36), exfumador (RP = 1,13; IC95% 1,07;1,20), abuso de alcohol (RP = 1,11; IC95% 1,01;1,21), estar activo en el tiempo libre (RP = 1,22; IC95% 1,15;1,30). Conclusión: Colesterol alto se asoció con condiciones sociodemográficas, de salud y estilo de vida.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of self-reported high cholesterol diagnosis and to analyze the factors associated with the prevalence in the Brazilian adult population. Methods: Cross-sectional study, using data from the 2019 National Health Survey. The diagnosis of high cholesterol was self-reported. Poisson regression models yielded prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: In the 88,531 adults, the prevalence of high cholesterol was 14.6%. Positively associated: female sex (PR = 1.44; 95%CI 1.40;1.52), age ≥ 60 years (PR = 3.80; 95%CI 3.06;4.71), health insurance (PR = 1.33; 95%CI 1.24;1.42), poor or very poor self-rated health (PR = 1.75; 95%CI 1.60;1.90), hypertension (PR = 1.78; 95%CI 1.68;-1.89), diabetes (RP = 1.54; 95%CI 1.45;1.65), renal failure (PR = 1.33; 95%CI 1.15;1.53), obesity (PR = 1.27; 95%CI 1.18;1.36), former smoker (PR = 1.13; 95%CI 1.07;1.20), alcohol abuse (PR = 1.11; 95%CI 1.01;1.21), physically active during leisure time (PR = 1.22; 95%CI 1.15;1.30). Conclusion: High cholesterol was associated with sociodemographic characteristics, health condition and lifestyle.

Frequência e fatores associados à dislipidemia entre pessoas com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 / Frequency and factors associated with dyslipidemia among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus / Frecuencia y factores asociados con la dislipidemia entre las personas con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Objetivo: avaliar a frequência e os fatores associados à dislipidemia em pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 45 pessoas diagnosticadas com diabetes e acompanhadas por uma Unidade Básica de Saúde. Foram investigadas variáveis sociodemográficas, relacionadas ao estilo de vida e referentes à análise do perfil lipídico. Resultados: a prevalência de dislipidemia foi de 82,2%, significativamente associada ao sexo feminino (p=0,005), ao tabagismo (p=0,002) e ao sedentarismo (p=0,050). Nos componentes da dislipidemia, as taxas de colesterol total, triglicérides e LDL se mostraram elevados em 68,9%, 57,8%, 11,1%, respectivamente. Já a taxa de HDL se mostrou diminuída em 2,2% dos investigados. Conclusão: a prevalência de dislipidemia mostrou-se elevada nos pacientes analisados. A existência de associação significativa entre a ocorrência de dislipidemia e variáveis como o sexo feminino, os hábitos de tabagismo e sedentarismo chama a atenção para a necessidade de melhores condutas para essa população

Objective: to evaluate the frequency and factors associated with dyslipidemia in people with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Method: cross-sectional study, carried out with 45 people diagnosed with diabetes and followed up at a Basic Health Unit. Sociodemographic variables related to lifestyle and related to lipid profile analysis were investigated. Results: the prevalence of dyslipidemia was 82.2%, significantly associated with female gender (p = 0.005), smoking (p = 0.002) and sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.050). The components of dyslipidemia, total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins were elevated in 68.9%, 57.8% and 11.1%, respectively. Conclusion: the prevalence of dyslipidemia was high in the patients analyzed. The existence of a significant association between the occurrence of dyslipidemia and different types of females, smoking habits and sedentary lifestyle calls attention to the need for better conduct for this population

Objetivo: evaluar la frecuencia y los factores asociados a la dislipidemia en personas con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Método: estudio transversal, desarrollado con 45 personas diagnosticadas con diabetes y acompañadas por una Unidad Básica de Salud. Se investigaron las variables sociodemográficas, de estilo de vida y de análisis del perfil lipídico. Resultados: la prevalencia de dislipidemia fue del 82,2%, asociada significativamente al sexo femenino (p=0,005), al tabaquismo (p=0,002) y al sedentarismo (p=0,050). En los componentes de la dislipidemia, las tasas de colesterol total, triglicéridos y lipoproteínas de baja densidad estaban elevadas en el 68,9%, 57,8% y 11,1%, respectivamente. Conclusión: la prevalencia de la dislipidemia fue elevada en los pacientes analizados. La existencia de una asociación significativa entre la ocurrencia de dislipidemia y variables como el sexo femenino, los hábitos de tabaquismo y el sedentarismo hace que se preste atención a la necesidad de mejores conductas para esta población

Investigation on status of dyslipidemia in Chinese females aged 35 years or above / 中华心血管病杂志

Objective: To investigate the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control status of dyslipidemia among females aged ≥35 years old across China. Methods: Participants were selected by stratified multistage random sampling method in the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" National Science and Technology Support Project "Survey on the Prevalence of Important Cardiovascular Diseases and Key Technology Research in China" project. This study is a retrospective, cross-sectional study. A total of 17 418 females aged 35 years and over were included in the current study. The basic information such as age, medical history and menopause was collected by questionnaire. The blood lipid parameters were derived from clinical laboratory examinations. The prevalence of dyslipidemia and the rate of awareness, treatment, and control of dyslipidemia were analyzed in females aged 35 years and over. Results: The age of participants was (56.2±13.0) years old, and the prevalence of dyslipidemia was 33.1% (5 765/17 418). The prevalence rates of high total cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL-C and high LDL-C were 9.7% (1 695/17 418), 11.1% (1 925/17 418), 10.9% (1 889/17 418) and 7.3% (1 262/17 418), respectively. The prevalence of dyslipidemia increased with age and the prevalence of dyslipidemia in women who were not married, Han, menarche age>16 years, obesity, central obesity, alcohol consumption, diabetes, hypertension and family history of cardiovascular disease were higher than those without such characteristics (P<0.05). There were 10 432 (59.9%) menopausal females in this cohort and prevalence of dyslipidemia of these participants was 38.8% (4 048/10 432), which was higher than that of non-postmenopausal females (24.6%, 1 717/6 986) (P<0.05). The awareness rates, treatment rates and control rates of dyslipidemia were 33.9% (1 953/5 765), 15.1% (870/5 765) and 2.5% (143/5 765) respectively among females aged 35 years and over in China. Conclusion: The prevalence of dyslipidemia in Chinese females aged 35 years and over is high, and its awareness, treatment, and control rates need to be optimized.

Incidence and cause of abnormal cholesterol in children aged 2-18 years in a single center / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the abnormality and distribution of plasma cholesterol levels in single-center hospitalized children.@*METHODS@#The blood lipid levels of children aged 2-18 years who had blood lipid test results in Peking University First Hospital from June 2016 to June 2019 were etrospectively analyzed. Cholesterol oxidase method was used for total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were detected by clearance method. The counting data were compared with chi-square test.@*RESULTS@#The survey had involved 11 829 children (7 087 were boys and 4 742 were girls). 1 822 (15.4%) children were with elevated total cholesterol, 1 371 (11.6%) children with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and 2 798 (23.7%) children with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction. The total number of the children with abnormal cholesterol levels was 4 427 (37.4%). Among the 7 835 children who visited hospital due to the disease not commonly inducing dyslipidemia, 731 (9.3%) had elevated TC, 561 (7.2%) had elevated LDL-C, 1 886 (24.1%) had decreased HDL-C, and 2 576 (32.9%) had abnormal cholesterol levels. Among the children with different diseases, the difference in the incidence of abnormal cholesterol was statistically significant. The top three main groups of the children with increased total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were "dyslipidemia", "urinary tract disease", and "nutritional disease"; The top three main groups of the children with reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were "respiratory diseases", "dyslipidemia", "hematological diseases and malignant tumors". Among the 1 257 blood li-pid test results sent by other departments, 300 cases had abnormal cholesterol levels (23.8%). Among them, there were 70 children with hypercholesterolemia (5.6%), 44 children with increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (3.5%), and 224 children with reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (17.8%). There were 365 (4.6%) children with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥140 mg/dL (3.6 mmol/L) who needed to further exclude familiar hypercholesterolemia among the children who visited hospitals due to the disease not commonly inducing dyslipidemia.@*CONCLUSION@#Children in hospitals have a high incidence of cholesterol abnormalities. Doctors need to pay more attention to the cholesterol diagnosis and management regardless of the discipline, which not only helps to control secondary hypercholesterolemia, but also provides the possibility of detecting familial hypercholesterolemia in time.

Prevalência de dislipidemias e consumo alimentar: um estudo de base populacional / Prevalence of dyslipidemias and food consumption: a population-based study

Resumo O presente artigo objetivou estimar a prevalência de dislipidemias e sua associação e adequação da ingestão de gorduras saturadas, monoinsaturadas, trans, ômega-3 e carboidratos, em adultos de Viçosa-MG. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 884 adultos com idades entre 20 e 59 anos. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, de consumo alimentar, antropométricos e bioquímicos da população. As associações entre as variáveis foram verificadas utilizando-se o teste qui-quadrado. Verificou-se elevada prevalência de dislipidemias na população (64,25%), com pelo menos um dos lipídeos séricos alterados. Houve predomínio de inadequação na ingestão de gorduras saturadas, trans, monoinsaturadas e carboidratos. Ressalta-se que a ingestão de ômega-3 esteve adequado para a maioria dos indivíduos. Adultos eutróficos apresentaram maiores prevalências de ingestão excessiva de gorduras saturadas e trans. Observou-se que 38,7% dos indivíduos com HDL-c reduzido apresentaram ingestão acima do recomendado de gordura saturada. A maioria dos indivíduos com triglicerídeos e razão TG/HDL-c elevada possuíam ingestão insatisfatória de gordura monoinsaturada. Faz-se necessária a avaliação de outros fatores que podem influenciar o padrão alimentar.

Abstract This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dyslipidemia and its association with an adequate intake of carbohydrates, saturated, monounsaturated, trans, and omega-3 fats among adults living in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study with 884 adults aged 20 to 59 years. Sociodemographic, food intake, anthropometric, and biochemical data were collected. Associations between study variables were investigated by the chi-square test. There was a high prevalence of dyslipidemia in the study population (64.25%), with most individuals having abnormal levels of at least one serum lipid component. Inadequate intakes of saturated, trans, and monounsaturated fats and carbohydrates were predominant. It is noteworthy that omega-3 intake levels were adequate in most individuals. Eutrophic adults showed a higher prevalence of excessive intake of saturated and trans fats. It was found that 38.7% of individuals with low levels of High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) had an excessive intake of saturated fat. Most individuals with high triglyceride levels or high triglyceride/HDL-c ratios had an insufficient intake of monounsaturated fat. Further studies are needed to evaluate other factors that may influence dietary patterns.

Prevalencia del síndrome metabólico en adolescentes de tres institutos de educación diversificada del Municipio Iribarren, Barquisimeto, Estado Lara, Venezuela / Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents from three institutes of diversified education in Iribarren Municipality, Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela

INTRODUCCIÓN: la obesidad infantil es un importante problema de salud pública, por su prevalencia y consecuencias sobre las expectativas y la calidad de vida. En población infantil y adolescente, no hay consenso para diagnosticar el síndrome metabólico, esto explica las diferentes prevalencias reportadas. OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico en estudiantes de tres instituciones de educación diversificada del Municipio Iribarren Barquisimeto Estado Lara mediante los criterios establecidos por Adult Treatment Panel III. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: se realizó una investigación transversal, descriptiva, donde se evaluó las medidas antropométricas, los parámetros clínicos y paraclínicos que se incluyen en los criterios establecidos para el diagnóstico de síndrome metabólico. La muestra estuvo conformada por 108 adolescentes pertenecientes a la U.E. Colegio "Inmaculada Concepción", U.E. "Rafael Villavicencio" y "Escuela Técnica Industrial Lara". Los resultados obtenidos fueron analizados mediante frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes. RESULTADOS: Se encontró que 4,6% de adolescentes presentó 3 o más criterios establecidos para el diagnóstico de síndrome metabólico. La dislipidemia (27,78%) y la hipertensión (19,4%) fueron los factores más frecuentes, seguidos por la obesidad abdominal. CONCLUSIÓN: la prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en adolescentes fue de 4,6% lo que refleja la importancia de identificar los factores de riesgo en edades tempranas para promover cambios de estilos de vida más saludable con el fin de prevenir enfermedades cardiometabólicas en la edad adulta.

INTRODUCTION: childhood obesity is an important public health problem, due to its prevalence and consequences on expectations and quality of life. In children and adolescents, there is no consensus to diagnose metabolic syndrome, this explains the different reported prevalences. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in students from three diversified educational institutions in the Municipality of Iribarren Barquisimeto, Lara State, using the criteria established by Adult Treatment Panel III. METHODS: a cross-sectional, descriptive investigation was carried out, where the anthropometric measures, the clinical and paraclinical parameters that are included in the criteria established for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome were evaluated. The sample consisted of 108 adolescents belonging to the U.E. Colegio "Inmaculada Concepción", U.E. "Rafael Villavicencio" and "Lara Industrial Technical School". The results obtained were analyzed using absolute frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: It was found that 4.6% of adolescents presented 3 or more established criteria for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. Dyslipidemia (27.78%) and hypertension (19.4%) were the most frequent factors, followed by abdominal obesity. CONCLUSION: the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents was 4.6%, which reflects the importance of identifying risk factors at an early age to promote healthier lifestyle changes in order to prevent cardiometabolic diseases in adulthood.

Controle dos níveis pressóricos em hipertensos / Pressure level control in hypertensive patients

Objetivos: Identificar o controle pressórico em hipertensos acompanhados por uma equipe da Saúde da Família. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal, realizado por meio da análise de prontuários de 134 indivíduos hipertensos maiores de 18 anos com, no mínimo, três aferições de pressão arterial ao longo do período citado, em uma Unidade Básica da Saúde da Família, durante o ano de 2017, no município de Itajaí (SC). Resultados: Da amostra total, 60,5% eram do sexo feminino. A faixa etária predominante foi dos 60 aos 69 anos (33,6%), e 80,7% tinham até 8 anos de escolaridade. Em relação ao número de medicações utilizadas, 34,3% estavam em monoterapia, 41,8% em terapia dupla, 17,9% em terapia tripla e 6% em terapia quádrupla. A taxa de controle pressórico foi de 28,4%. Apenas 9% da amostra apresentava índice de massa corporal dentro do ideal. No grupo compensado, 52,7% dos indivíduos apresentavam sobrepeso, enquanto 65,6% do grupo descompensado apresentavam obesidade (p<0,05). Da amostra total, 47,8% dos indivíduos eram portadores de diabetes mellitus, correspondendo a 53,1% do grupo descompensado (p<0,05). Ainda nesse grupo, 46,9% apresentavam níveis inadequados de LDL-colesterol (p<0,05), bem como 35,4% dos hipertensos descompensados apresentavam alto risco cardiovascular (p<0,05). Conclusão: Menos de um terço dos hipertensos apresentou níveis pressóricos adequados, sendo que os fatores que mostraram associação significativa com o controle da pressão arterial foram diabetes mellitus, dislipidemia, elevado índice de massa corporal e risco cardiovascular intermediário e alto.

Objectives: To identify pressure control in hypertensive patients followed by a Family Health Team. Methods: This is a longitudinal study carried out through the analysis of medical records of 134 hypertensive patients over 18 years of age, with at least three blood pressure measurements during the period mentioned, in a Primary Family Health Unit, during 2017 in the municipality of Itajaí (SC). Results: Of the total sample, 60.5% were women. The predominant age group was between 60 and 69 years (33.6%) and 80.7% had up to 8 years of schooling. Regarding the number of medications used, 34.3% were in monotherapy, 41.8% in double therapy, 17.9% in triple therapy, and 6% in quadruple therapy. The pressure control rate was 28.4%. Only 9% of the sample had optimal body mass index. In the compensated group, 52.7% of the individuals were overweight, while 65.6% of the decompensated group were obese (p<0.05). Of the total sample, 47.8% of the individuals had diabetes mellitus, corresponding to 53.1% of the decompensated group (p<0.05). Still in this group, 46.9% had inadequate LDL levels (p<0.05), as well as 35.4% of the decompensated hypertensive patients presented high cardiovascular risk (p<0.05). Conclusion: Less than one-third of hypertensive patients presented adequate blood pressure levels, and the factors showing a significant association with blood pressure control were diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, high body mass index, and intermediate and high cardiovascular risk

Factores de riesgo asociados a la enfermedad arterial periférica en pacientes diagnosticados mediante índice tobillo brazo / Risk factors associated with peripheral arterial disease in patients diagnosed using the ankle-brachial index

Introducción: La enfermedad arterial periférica es bien conocida como predictor de morbilidad y mortalidad cardiovascular y cerebrovascular, de ahí la importancia de reconocer sus factores de riesgo. Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo asociados a la enfermedad arterial periférica en pacientes diagnosticados por el índice tobillo brazo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional analítico transversal, entre el 1ro de septiembre y 30 de noviembre de 2019. El universo fue de 290 pacientes, se trabajó con una muestra de 120, determinada por un muestreo aleatorio simple. Se emplearon estadígrafos descriptivos e inferenciales: prueba t de Student, el odds ratio de prevalencia y la regresión logística binomial. Resultados: Fueron categorizados con índice tobillo brazo < 0,9 un total de 43 pacientes (35,8 por ciento). La media de edad de la población fue de 58,43 ± 16,69. El sexo femenino predominó con 61 pacientes (50,8 por ciento). El índice de masa corporal promedio fue de 24,29 ± 3,29 kg/m2. La hipertensión arterial fue el factor de riesgo más frecuente presentándose en 67,5 por ciento de los pacientes. Se identificaron como factores de riesgo de índice tobillo brazo < 0,9 a la edad ≥ 60 años (OR: 6,41; IC 95 por ciento: 2,04-20,1; p=0,001); la hipertensión arterial (OR: 2,99; IC 95 por ciento: 1,02-8,73; p=0,045); la diabetes mellitus (OR: 3,89; IC 95 por ciento: 1,34-11,3; p=0,012) y la dislipidemia (OR: 4,35; IC 95 por ciento: 1,27-14,8; p=0,019). Conclusiones: La edad avanzada, la hipertensión arterial, la diabetes mellitus y la dislipidemia constituyeron factores de riesgo asociados a la enfermedad arterial periférica(AU)

Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease is well known as a predictor of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, hence the importance of recognizing its risk factors. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with peripheral arterial disease in patients diagnosed by the ankle brachial index. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical observational study was carried out from September 1 to November 30, 2019. The universe consisted of 290 patients, a sample of 120 was used, determined by simple random sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used: Student's t test, prevalence odds ratio, and binomial logistic regression. Results: A total of 43 patients (35.8%) were categorized with ankle brachial index <0.9. The mean age of the population was 58.43 ± 16.69. The female sex predominated with 61 patients (50.8 percent). The average body mass index was 24.29 ± 3.29 kg / m2. Hypertension was the most frequent risk factor in 67.5 percent of the patients. Risk factors were identified in ankle brachial index <0.9 at age ≥60 years (OR: 6.41; 95 percent CI: 2.04-20.1; p = 0.001); arterial hypertension (OR: 2.99; 95 percent CI: 1.02-8.73; p = 0.045); diabetes mellitus (OR: 3.89; 95 percent CI: 1.34-11.3; p = 0.012) and dyslipidemia (OR: 4.35; 95 percent CI: 1.27-14.8; p = 0.019). Conclusions: Advanced age, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia were risk factors associated with peripheral arterial disease(AU)

Prevalence trends and related factors of hypertension patients complicating with dyslipidemia in community of Guandong province between 2013 and 2018 / 中华心血管病杂志

Objective: To analyze the prevalence trends and related factors of hypertension patients complicating with dyslipidemia in community. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey, patients with hypertension were selected from the different communities of Guangdong province in 2013 and 2018 respectively. General clinical characteristics, including demographic information, past history, family history, and medication history, were collected. Dyslipidemia was defined as follows: at least 1 item elevation of total cholesterol (TC)≥5.2 mmol/L, triglyceride (TG) ≥1.7 mmol/L, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)≥3.4 mmol/L, or reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)<1.0 mmol/L. The incidence of dyslipidemia was standardized based on the 2010 China Census data, and further subgroup analysis was performed according to age (<50, 50-60, ≥60 years old) and sex (male, female). Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the related factors of dyslipidemia. Results: In 2013 and 2018, 7 866 (4 148 (52.7%) females, with the age of (62.4±13.6) years) and 11 611 (6 692 (57.6%) females, with the age of (58.2±9.3)years) patients with hypertension were enrolled for data analysis, respectively. In 2013, the total prevalence rate of dyslipidemia in patients with hypertension in the community of Guangdong province was 56.3%, among which the prevalence rates of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, high LDL-Cemia, and low HDL-Cemia were 17.1. %, 21.3%, 2.3% and 24.4%, respectively. The total prevalence of dyslipidemia in patients with hypertension in the community of Guangdong in 2018 was 47.3%, prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, high LDL-Cemia and low HDL-Cemia was 14.1%, 20.3%, 12.0% and 19.4%, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that the total prevalence of dyslipidemia in male patients with hypertension in the community of Guangdong in 2013 and 2018 was 59.0% and 50.7%, respectively, among which hypercholesterolemia was 13.8% and 8.0%, and hypertriglyceridemia was 22.3%, 20.9%, high LDL-Cemia was 1.7%, 8.1%, low HDL-Cemia was 32.9%, 30.3%, respectively. In 2013 and 2018, the total prevalence of dyslipidemia in female patients with hypertension in the community of Guangdong province was 53.9% and 44.8%, among which prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was 20.5% and 18.5%, hypertriglyceridemia was 20.4% and 19.8%, and high LDL-Cemia was 2.7% and 14.9%, and hypo-HDL-Cemia was 16.8% and 11.3%, respectively. Age subgroup analysis showed that the prevalence of dyslipidemia among hypertensive patients aged<50, 50-60, and ≥60 years in Guangdong community in 2013 were 60.1%, 60.6%, and 53.7%, respectively; and 46.2%, 49.3% and 46.5% in 2018, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that women (OR=0.860,95%CI 0.761-0.973,P=0.017), obese (OR=2.295,95%CI 2.007-2.624,P<0.001), diabetes (OR=1.314,95%CI 1.090-1.583,P=0.004), stroke (OR=1.894,95%CI 1.227-2.924,P=0.004) and the level of fasting blood glucose (OR=1.105,95%CI 1.066-1.146,P<0.001) were independently related with the occurrence of dyslipidemia. Conclusions: The prevalence of dyslipidemia in patients with hypertension in the communities of Guangdong province is relatively high, and the prevalence differs in sex and age. Between 2013 and 2018, the total prevalence of dyslipidemia, hyper-TCemia, and hypo-HDL-Cemia in hypertensive patients shows a downward trend. The prevalence of hyper-TGemia remains unchanged, but the prevalence of high LDL-C shows an upward trend. Several factors are related to the prevalence of dislipidemia in hypertension patients in Guandong community.

Cross sectional study of familial hypercholesterolemia in dyslipidemia patients receiving lipid-lowering therapy: DYSIS-China subgroup analysis / 中华心血管病杂志

Objectives: To analyze the incidence, blood lipid levels and cardiovascular disease of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in dyslipidemia patients receiving lipid-lowing therapy from the DYSIS-China. Methods: Dyslipidemia International Study-China (DYSIS-China) database was re-analyzed according to the criteria of "Chinese guidelines for prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia in adults-2016 version". DYSIS-China database included 25 317 dyslipidemia out-patients who received at least one lipid-lowering drug for at least three months. All the patients were divided into three groups: unlikely HF, possible FH and definite FH according to the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network diagnostic criteria. Age, gender, lipids levels, drug use and complications were compared among the three groups. Factors were compared between Possible FH group and definite FH group in terms of age stratification. Results: A total of 23 973 patients with dyslipidemia were included. The average age was (64.8±9.9) years, 11 757 patients were females (49.0%). The proportion of unlikely FH in the total population was 20 561 (85.7%), possible FH was 3294 (13.7%), and the definite FH was 118(0.5%). Patients in the definite FH group (58.3±8.5 years) was younger than in unlikely HF(65.3±9.8 years) and possible FH(61.8±9.9 years) group. LDL-C ((5.6±1.9) mmol/L) levels were significantly higher in definite FH group than in unlikely HF ((2.5±0.9) mmol/L) and possible FH ((4.3±1.0) mmol/L) group. TC ((7.4±1.8) mmol/L) levels were also significantly higher in definite FH group than in unlikely HF ((4.3±1.0) mmol/L) and possible FH ((6.0±1.0) mmol/L) group. Percent of female sex, sedentary lifestyle and systolic blood pressure value were significantly higher in definite FH group than in other two groups (all P<0.05). Statin use was similar among the 3 groups. Prevalence of ischemic cardiomyopathy (70(59.3%)) was significantly higher in the definite FH group than in unlikely FH group7519 (36.6%) and possible FH group1149 (34.9%). The rate of hypertension (82 (69.5%)) was also significantly higher in the definite FH group than in unlikely FH group (2 063 (62.6%) and in possible FH group (13 928 (67.7%)). The possible FH group had the highest proportion of patients aged 55-64 years (1 146 (34.8%)), and the prevalence of hypertension 358 (76.8%), diabetes 189 (40.6%), ischemic heart disease 186 (39.9%), cerebrovascular disease 149 (32.0%) and heart failure 28 (6.0%) was the highest in patients over 75 years old. The definite FH group had the highest proportion of patients aged 55-64 years (49 (41.52%)), and the prevalence of ischemic heart disease (70 (59.3%)) was the highest in patients aged 45-54 years old group, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of diabetes,hypertension,heart failure,peripheral artery disease and cerebrovascular disease among different age groups. Conclusion: The detection rate of FH in Chinese patients with dyslipidemia is not low, the blood lipid level is poorly controlled, and the risk of cardiovascular disease is high in Chinses FH patients.

Associação de índices hematológicos com fatores de risco, gravidade e complexidade da lesão no infarto agudo do miocárdio / Association of hematological índices with risk factors, severity and complexity of lesion in the acute myocardium infarction

Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre os índices hematológicos e os fatores de risco, a complexidade e a gravidade do infarto em relação aos desfechos cardiovasculares. Métodos: Trata-se de uma coorte prospectiva, aninhada ao Catarina Heart Study e realizada em um hospital público da Grande Florianópolis. Resultados: Entre 2016 e 2019, foram analisados 580 participantes. Os indivíduos diabéticos apresentaram valores de hemoglobina de 13,0g/dL (12,0 a 14,1g/dL), inferior aos não diabéticos, com valores de 14,0g/dL (12,7 a 15,0g/dL; p<0,001). Indivíduos dislipidêmicos apresentavam valores de hemoglobina e segmentados, respectivamente, de 13,3g/dL (12,1 a 14,4g/dL) e 6.910mm³ (5.990 a 7.807mm³), inferiores aos sem dislipidemia, que possuíam, respectivamente, 14,0g/dL (12,8 a 15,0g/dL; p<0,001) e 7.205mm³ (6.300 a 8.030mm³; p=0,038). A contagem de plaquetas foi maior nos que possuíam dislipidemia, 224.000mm³ (178.000 a 273.500mm³), quando comparados aos que não possuíam, 210.000mm³ (173.000 a 255.000mm³; p=0,029). Houve correlação entre o SYNTAX e a contagem de leucócitos (r=0,143; p=0,001) e segmentados (r=0,222; p<0,001). Houve correlação negativa entre a fração de ejeção ventricular e a contagem de leucócitos (r=-0,173; p<0,001) e dos segmentados (r=-0,255; p<0,001). Indivíduos reinternados em 30 dias apresentaram valores de segmentados de 7.440mm³ (6.590 a 8.360mm³), maior em relação aos não reinternados, com 7.100mm³ (6.100 a 8.022mm³), sendo p=0,05. Os participantes que morreram por qualquer causa possuíam hemoglobina de 12,0g/dL (11,4 a 13,7g/dL), inferior aos indivíduos que permaneceram vivos em 30 dias, cujos valores foram de 13,7g/dL (12,5 a 14,9g/dL), sendo p=0,021. Conclusão: A contagem maior de plaquetas está associada à dislipidemia. Valores de hemoglobina baixas estão associados a um pior prognóstico em 30 dias e aos fatores de risco cardiovasculares, como diabetes mellitus e dislipidemia. A contagem maior de leucócitos está associada à reinternação em 30 dias e correlacionada à gravidade e à complexidade da lesão do infarto.

Objective: To evaluate the association of hematological indices with risk factors, complexity, and severity of the acute myocardial infarction regarding cardiovascular outcomes. Methods: This is a prospective cohort, nested to Catarina Heart Study, performed in a public hospital of Florianópolis. Results: Between 2016 and 2019, 580 participants were analyzed. Diabetic individuals had hemoglobin levels of 13.0g/dL (12.0 to 14.1g/dL), lower than those in non-diabetic individuals, with values of 14.0g/dL (12.7 to 15.0g/dL; p<0.001). Individuals with dyslipidemia had hemoglobin and segmented leukocytes of, respectively, 13.3g/dL (12.1 to 14.4g/dL) and 6,910mm³ (5,990 to 7,807mm³), lower than in non-dyslipidemic individuals, who had, respectively, 14.0g/dL (12.8 to 15.0g/dL; p<0.001) and 7,205mm³ (6,300 to 8,030mm³; p=0.038). Platelet count was higher in those who had dyslipidemia, 224,000mm³ (178,000 to 273,500mm³), when compared to non-dyslipidemic, 210,000mm³ (173,000 to 255,000mm³; p=0.029). There was a correlation between Syntax and leukocyte count (r=0.143, p=0.001) and segmented (r=0.222; p<0.001). There was a negative correlation between ventricular ejection fraction and leukocytes count (r=-0.173; p<0.001) and segmented (r=-0.255; p<0.001). Individuals readmitted in 30 days had segmented values of 7,440mm³ (6,590 to 8,360mm³), higher compared to non-readmitted, with 7,100mm³ (6,100 to 8,022mm³), p=0,05. Individuals who died of any cause had hemoglobin of 12.0g/dL (11.4 to 13.7g/dL), lower than those that remained alive in 30 days, with values of 13.7g/dL (12.5 to 14.9g/dL), p=0.021. Conclusion: Higher platelet count is associated with dyslipidemia. Low hemoglobin values are associated with worse outcomes in 30 days and with cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. Higher leukocyte count is associated with readmission in 30 days and is also correlated to the severity and complexity of acute myorcardial infarction.

Treatment Eligibility and Therapeutic Responses of an Ecuadorian Population at High Cardiovascular Risk Based on the ATP III Guidelines

Abstract Background The Adult Treatment Panel III (ATPIII) guidelines aim to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In Ecuador, 20% of people have high LDL cholesterol levels, and 39% have high triglyceride levels. Objective To analyze lipid-lowering regimens in Ecuadorian patients and determine the achievement rate of the ATPIII goals for lipid profile. Methods Using a retrospective analysis, 385 subjects older than 30 years, who received pharmacological treatment for dyslipidemia for at least three months was randomly selected from institutions at two large cities in Ecuador. Data were collected from patients' medical records and analyzed by chi-square test or paired t-test; p-values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Results Baseline total cholesterol values were above 200 mg/dL in 75% of subjects, LDL-c values above 129 mg/dL in 83% of subjects and triglycerides values above 150 mg/dL in 79% of subjects. Most (n = 253, 95.8%) patients at very high cardiovascular risk were taking statins, 50% of them atorvastatin. Considering the ATPIII guidelines' goals, only 24 subjects (19%) at high CV risk achieved an LDL-c < 100 mg/dl, while a significantly lower percentage (p = 0.04) of patients at very high risk reached an LDL-c < 70mg/dl (11%; n = 30). Conclusion These data indicate a low rate of compliance with the ATPIII guidelines, independent of the medication used or duration of the treatment. This may be attributed to the prescription of low doses of medication and a therapy targeting isolated lipid fractions rather than a complete lipid profile. (Int J Cardiovasc Sci. 2020; 33(4):371-376)

Dyslipidemia prevalence, awareness, treatment and control in Mexico: results of the Ensanut 2012 / Prevalencia de dislipidemias, diagnóstico previo, tratamiento y control: resultados de la Ensanut 2012

Abstract: Objective: To describe in a national sample 1) the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of dyslipidemias 2) the prevalence of dyslipidemias through previous national surveys. Materials and methods: We analyzed data of the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2012, a representative cross-sectional study. Serum samples of 9 566 adults ≥20 years old with fasting ≥8 hours were analyzed for lipid fractions. Age-adjusted prevalences were calculated, by sociodemographic variables. Prevalence of awareness, treatment and control was estimated. A description of the dyslipidemia prevalence reported in previous surveys is reported. Results: Hypoalphalipoproteinemia and elevated LDL-C are the most prevalent dyslipidemias in Mexican adults. One in four adults had hypercholesterolemia at the moment of the interview without previous diagnosis. Awareness, treatment and control of dyslipidemia were 12.6, 3.7 and 3.1%, respectively. Conclusions: Dyslipidemias are the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in Mexico. Public policies to increase awareness, access to therapy and sustained control are urgently needed.

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir en una muestra nacional 1) la prevalencia de dislipidemias, su diagnóstico previo, tratamiento y control, y 2) la prevalencia de dislipidemias en las encuestas previas. Material y métodos: Se analizaron datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2012 con representatividad nacional. Se analizaron fracciones de lípidos séricos de 9 566 adultos ≥20 años con ayuno ≥8 horas. Se estimaron las prevalencias de dislipidemias, diagnóstico previo (DP), tratamiento y control, ajustadas por edad. Se presenta un análisis comparativo de las prevalencias de dislipidemias reportadas previamente. Resultados: Las dislipidemias más prevalentes en adultos mexicanos fueron hipoalfalipoproteinemia y LDL-C elevado. Uno de cada cuatro adultos tenía hipercolesterolemia al momento de la entrevista, sin DP. El DP, tratamiento y control de dislipidemias fue de 12.6, 3.7 y 3.1%, respectivamente. Conclusiones: Las dislipidemias son el factor de riesgo para enfermedades cardiovasculares más prevalente en adultos mexicanos. Se necesitan políticas públicas para incrementar el diagnóstico, acceso a terapia y control.