Efectividad de un programa de automanejo para cuidadores familiares / Effectiveness of a self-management program for family caregivers

INTRODUCCIÓN: La carga de cuidado en los cuidadores familiares (CF), tiene un efecto en la salud física y mental, relaciones familiares, laborales y estado financiero, aumentando la necesidad de intervenciones efectivas para mejorar el automanejo de su condición y el cuidado al familiar en el hogar. OBJETIVO: evaluar la efectividad de un programa para promover el automanejo en CF. METODOLOGÍA: de diseño cuasi experimental con mediciones pre y post intervención, en una muestra no probabilística, intencionada de 19 CF de personas mayores con nivel de dependencia. El programa "Trabajando juntos en colaboración" (TJC), implementado por facilitadores entrenados y certificados, promueve el automanejo y habilidades para cuidar a su familiar en casa. Para evaluar el efecto de la intervención se aplicó pre y post-test el Instrumento de "Automanejo en Cuidadores Familiares", la prueba Shapiro-Wilks, el análisis de diferencias por la t-Student y test de Wilcoxon, se calculó el tamaño del efecto y la potencia estadística (1- ß). RESULTADOS: se encontró una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el pre y post intervención, observando un incremento en el resultado de la sumatoria global y en las tres dimensiones del automanejo. Estas diferencias muestran un efecto relevante a considerar (>,80) y una potencia alta (>,80). CONCLUSIÓN: El Programa TJC, muestra efectividad en mejorar el automanejo en CF, con una potencia adecuada que podría permitir generalizar resultados en poblaciones similares. Siendo este un programa genérico, podría ser aplicado en cualquier caso de CF, independiente a la enfermedad o condición de su familiar.

INTRODUCTION: The caregiving burden on family caregivers (FC) has an impact on physical and mental health, family relationships, work, and financial status, increasing the need for effective interventions to improve self-management of their condition and care for the family member at home. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to promote self-management in FC. METHODOLOGY: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention measurements in a non-probabilistic, purposive sample of 19 FC of older individuals with a level of dependency. The "Trabajando Juntos en Colaboración" (TJC) program, implemented by trained and certified facilitators, promotes self-management and skills to care for their family member at home. To assess the intervention's effect, pre and post-tests were administered using the "Automanejo en Cuidadores Familiares" instrument, along with the Shapiro-Wilks test, t-Student analysis of differences, and Wilcoxon test. Effect size and statistical power (1- ß) were calculated. RESULTS: indicated statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-intervention periods, with an observed increase in the overall sum and in all three dimensions of self-management. These differences demonstrate a relevant effect (>0.80) and high statistical power (>0.80). CONCLUSION: the TJC program proves effective in enhancing self-management in CF, with sufficient power to potentially generalize results to similar populations. As a generic program, it could be applied in any FC case, regardless of the disease or condition of their family member.

Resultados de "Tomando Control de su Salud" online, en personas con enfermedades no transmisibles de México y Perú durante COVID-19 / Results of "Tomando Control de su Salud" online, in people with non-communicable diseases in Mexico and Peru during COVID-19

Las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT) son una creciente preocupación global que afecta tanto a la atención médica como a la calidad de vida. Los programas de automanejo de enfermedades crónicas como el denominado "Tomando Control de su Salud" (TCS), se han vuelto estrategias efectivas para abordar este problema. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el resultado del programa TCS, versión en línea, en las variables automanejo y autoeficacia, en muestras de personas con ENT de México y Perú, durante la pandemia por COVID-19. METODOLOGÍA: El diseño del estudio fue cuasiexperimental con mediciones independientes (intervenidos y controles) y mediciones en línea, al inicio y término de la intervención; evaluadas con Partners in Health Scale y la Escala de Autoeficacia. Los cambios en el tiempo se examinaron mediante la prueba de Wilcoxon. RESULTADOS: De los 114 participantes, la mayoría eran mujeres (83.3%) con una edad promedio de 58.8 años. Antes de la intervención, los grupos fueron iguales en las variables de estudio. No se encontró ningún aumento significativo en las variables de estudio en el grupo control, sin embargo, hubo un aumento estadísticamente significativo en la autoeficacia y automanejo en el grupo intervenido. CONCLUSIONES: El programa TCS en línea contribuyó al aumento de la autoeficacia, el automanejo, el conocimiento de la enfermedad, la adherencia al tratamiento y el manejo de síntomas en participantes con ENT de México y Perú durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Esto respalda la evidencia de que el programa mejora la salud y la calidad de vida de quienes viven con estas enfermedades.

Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a growing global concern that affects both healthcare and quality of life. Chronic disease self-management programs, such as "Tomando Control de su Salud" (TCS), have become effective strategies to address this problem. PURPOSE: To evaluate the results of the TCS program, online version, in the self-management and self-efficacy variables, in samples of people with NCD from Mexico and Peru, during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGY: The study design was quasi-experimental with independent measurements (interventions and controls) and online measurements, at the beginning and end of the intervention; evaluated with the Partners in Health Scale and the Self-Efficacy Scale. Changes over time were examined using the Wilcoxon test. RESULTS: Out of the 114 participants, most were women (83.3%) with an average age of 58.8 years. Before the intervention, the groups were equal in the study variables. No significant increase in the study variables was found in the control group; however, there was a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy and self-management in the intervention group. CONCLUSIONS: The online TCS program contributed to increased self-efficacy, self-management, disease knowledge, treatment adherence, and symptom management in participants with NCD from Mexico and Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic. This supports evidence that the program improves the health and quality of life of those living with these illnesses.

Efectividad del consumo de Brownies de sangrecita y el nivel de hemoglobina en niños de una institución educativa inicial pública, Ica / Effectiveness of the consumption of sangrecita brownies and the hemoglobin level in children of the Initial Educational Institution Public, Ica

Según la OPS, los países desarrollados alcanzan un 11% de prevalencia de anemia, mientras que en los países en vías de desarrollo afecta al tercio poblacional, llegando a superar el 50% en el continente africano y asiático. El estudio tuvo como Objetivo: Analizar la efectividad del consumo de brownies de sangrecita sobre los niveles de hemoglobina en niños de la Institución Educativa Inicial Pública, Ica. Material y métodos: Para el desarrollo se utilizó la metodología de tipo cuasi experimental, nivel aplicativo y de enfoque cuantitativo. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 100 niños, se realizó el descarte de anemia mediante el analizador de hemoglobina (hemo Q), micro cubetas, lancetas y demás implementos médicos. Para analizar los resultados se tuvo en consideración los valores normales emitidos por el Ministerio de Salud(MINSA) y se utilizaron fichas de control. Resultados: Se captó a 4 niños de la IEI Nº14 Mercedes Dibós de Camino al realizar el tamizaje inicial de anemia, quienes tenían un nivel de hemoglobina inferior a los valores normales de acuerdo a la normativa del MINSA; luego de consumir los brownies de sangrecita en un intervalo de 3 veces por semana durante 7 semanas se evidenció un incremento en sus niveles de hemoglobina respecto al tamizaje inicial. Conclusiones: El consumo de brownie de sangrecita es efectivo en el tratamiento de la anemia en los niños, incrementando su nivel de hemoglobina entre 1.9 g/dl a 2.3 g/dl

According to PAHO, developed countries reach an 11% prevalence of anemia, while in developing countries it affects one third of the population, reaching over 50% in the African and Asian continents. The study had the Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of the consumption of sangrecita brownies on hemoglobin levels in children of the Initial Educational Institution Public, Ica. Material and methods: A quasi-experimental methodology with a quantitative approach was used for the development of the study. The study population consisted of 100 children. Anemia was ruled out using the hemoglobin analyzer (hemoQ), micro cuvettes, lancets and other medical implements. To analyze the results, the normal values issued by MINSA were taken into consideration and control cards were used. Results:4 children from the IEI Nº14 Mercedes Dibós de Camino were caught during the initial screening for anemia, who had a hemoglobin level below the normal values according to MINSA regulations; but after consuming the blood brownies at an interval of 3 times per week for 7 weeks, an increase in their hemoglobin levels was evidenced with respect to the initial screening. Conclusion: The consumption of sangrecita brownie is effective in the treatment of anemia in children by increasing their hemoglobin level, the increase value was between 1.9 g/dl and 2.3 g/dl.Key Words:Anemia, sangrecita brownie, hemoglobin, fortification, children.

Trastorno de conducta alimentaria durante la pandemia del SARS-CoV-2 / Eating disorder during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

RESUMEN Los pacientes con trastorno de conducta alimentaria (TCA) constituyen una población vulnerable en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19. Algunos estudios describen su efecto negativo en los pacientes y sus cuidadores. El presente artículo efectúa una revisión narrativa del impacto de la pandemia en este tipo de pacientes. Se identifican síntomas depresivos, ansiosos, riesgo de autoagresiones y suicidio. La intervención y el manejo tempranos de pacientes con TCA es un gran desafío para la continuidad de tratamiento, detección de comorbilidades y prevención de recaídas.

SUMMARY Patients with eating disorder (ED) are a vulnerable population in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some studies describe its negative effect on ED patients and their caregivers. This article presents a narrative review of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on these patients. Depressive and anxious symptoms, risk of self-harm and suicide are identified. Early intervention and management of patients with ED is a great challenge to the continuity of treatment, detection of comorbidities and relapse prevention.

Protocolo de profilaxis antibiótica para pacientes dentales en riesgo de infección / Antibiotic prophylaxis protocol for dental patients at risk of infection

La profilaxis antibiótica involucra el uso de fármacos en una etapa preoperatoria de atención odontológica, con la finalidad específica de contribuir a la prevención de infecciones sistémicas como la endocarditis infecciosa (EI) asociada a bacteriemias transitorias por procedimientos odontológicos que implican sangrado en pacientes con alto riesgo de complicación por su condición sistémica cardiaca o no cardiaca. Esta complicación potencial inflama el revestimiento interno de las válvulas cardiacas, por proliferación de microorganismos específicos, y aunque es infrecuente es responsable de una elevada tasa de morbilidad y mortalidad. En el año 2007, la Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón (AHA), publica la última actualización vigente en la literatura sobre las recomendaciones y directrices aplicadas para el uso de profilaxis antibiótica. El objetivo de esta revisión pretende desarrollar una síntesis de evidencia existente seguida de un balance honesto de los riesgos y beneficios de forma individual sobre el uso de este protocolo. Se realizó una búsqueda digital integral en idioma español e inglés sobre los protocolos de profilaxis antibiótica en pacientes con riesgo de infección. Se incluyeron bases de datos como: MEDLINE, PUBMED y SciELO, adicionalmente se tomaron como referentes de partida las recomendaciones de la AHA. Se concluye con gran énfasis y soporte de la literatura actual, que los beneficios del uso de profilaxis antibiótica en un momento preoperatorio superan los posibles riesgos de resistencia bacteriana y anafilaxia, por lo que son totalmente justificables y requeridos para los pacientes adultos y niños inmunológicamente comprometidos.

Antibiotic prophylaxis involves the use of drugs at a preoperative stage of dental care, with a specific aim of contributing to the prevention of systemic infections such as infectious endocarditis (IE) associated with transient bacteremia due to dental procedures that involve bleeding in patients at high risk of complication due to their non-cardiac or cardiac systemic condition. This potential complication inflames the inner lining of the heart valves, due to the proliferation of specific microorganisms, and although it is uncommon, it is responsible for a high rate of morbidity and mortality. In 2007, the American Heart Association (AHA) published the last current update in the literature on the recommendations and guidelines applied for the use of antibiotic prophylaxis. The aim of this review is to develop a synthesis of existing evidence followed by an honest assessment of the risks and benefits individually on the use of this protocol. A comprehensive digital search was conducted in both Spanish and English on antibiotic prophylaxis protocols in patients at risk of infection. Databases such as MEDLINE, PUBMED, and SciELO were included, in addition the AHA recommendations were taken as baseline references. It is concluded with great emphasis and support from the current literature, that the benefits of the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in a preoperative moment overcome the possible risks of bacterial resistance and anaphylaxis, so they are fully justifiable and required for immunologically compromised adult and children patients.

Variables that predict informal caregiver overload

OBJECTIVE: to identify predictive variables of caregiver overload in the southern area of Tamaulipas. MATERIAL AND METHODS: the intentional sample was of 215 informal caregivers and/or relatives of people with chronic diseases, users of two General Hospitals of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The study design was transversal and explanatory. RESULTS: more than half of the sample presented problems of overload (53%) and family dysfunction (51.6%). Also, it was detected that just over half is perceived with medium and low level of caregiving competencies (45.6%) and in some category of depression (39.1%). In the regression model, four predictors of overload were identified: depression, caregiving competencies, dependence on the caregiver and time spent on caregiving. The adjusted R2 = .33, indicates that these 4 variables explain one third of the variance of overload. In addition, the family functionality and age variables were not significant for the model. CONCLUSIONS: the profile of informal caregivers in this study sample coincides with that reported in the international literature and that the model of predictors of caregiving overload allowed the identification of some variables that influence caregiver overload.

Síndrome de la arteria mesentérica superior en una adolescente con anorexia nerviosa durante la pandemia del COVID - 19. Reporte de un caso clínico / Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in an adolescent with anorexia nervosa during the COVID-19 pandemic. A clinical case report

RESUMEN Se describe el caso de una paciente adolescente con diagnóstico de Síndrome de Arteria Mesentérica Superior causado por emaciación resultante de un Trastorno de Conducta Alimentaria (Anorexia Nerviosa, AN) cuya evolución fue severamente acentuada por la pandemia de COVID-19. El Síndrome se debe a la compresión de la tercera porción del duodeno entre la arteria mesentérica superior y la aorta. Se describen las características clínicas, etiopatogénicas y diagnósticas más saltantes de la AN, cuyo diagnóstico precoz es fundamental para mejorar un pronóstico complicado por las consecuencias de baja de peso y desnutrición. La comorbilidad ansiosa y depresiva asociada al estrés causado por el confinamiento y los rasgos de personalidad obsesiva de la paciente requirieron de un tratamiento conjunto de los servicios de Pediatría y de Psiquiatría del Niño y Adolescente, este último con intervenciones psicoterapéuticas individual y familiar.

SUMMARY The case of an adolescent patient diagnosed with Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome caused by emaciation resulting from an eating disorder (Anorexia Nervosa, AN) es described. Its clinical course was severely accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Syndrome is due to the compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. The main clinical, etiopathogenic and diagnostic characteristics of AN are described; its early diagnosis is essential to improve a prognosis complicated by the consequences of weight loss and malnutrition. Anxious and depressive comorbidities associated with the stress caused by the confinement, and the patient's obsessive personality traits required a joint treatment by the Pediatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services, the latter with individual and family psychotherapy interventions.

Eficacia ex vivo de sustancias irrigadoras frente a Enterococcus faecalis en conductos radiculares primarios / Ex vivo efficacy of irrigation substances against Enterococcus faecalis in primary root canals

En la práctica de odontología pediátrica el tratamiento endodóntico es un reto permanente en el profesional, considerando que la clave de un procedimiento exitoso es un adecuado protocolo de irrigación; por ello el objetivo de esta investigación pretende comprobar la eficacia clínica ex vivo frente a Enterococcus faecalis del NaOCl, la clorhexidina, y la solución salina. Se realizó un estudio ex vivo con enfoque cuantitativo, diseño experimental, nivel de investigación descriptiva en ámbito de laboratorio y temporalidad actual. Se analizó doce órganos dentarios deciduos sin distinción específica con indicación previa de extracción en pacientes pediátricos que acudieron a la consulta de Odontopediatría en la Carrera de Odontología de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca durante el periodo 2019 ­ 2020. Se evaluó mediante técnica de observación directa, obteniendo como resultado que el NaOCl y la Clorhexidina mostraron altos índices de inhibición frente al Enterococcus faecalis. Sugiriendo así el NaOCl al 5,25% o gluconato de clorhexidina al 2% como una alternativa en la terapia pulpar, según las condiciones individuales y del caso clínico correspondiente, respaldado también por la Asociación Estadounidense de Odontología Pediátrica (AAPD)(AU)

In the practice of pediatric dentistry, endodontic treatment is a permanent challenge for the professional, considering that the key to a successful procedure is an adequate irrigation protocol; therefore, the objective of this research is to verify the ex vivo clinical efficacy of NaOCl, chlorhexidine and saline solution against Enterococcus faecalis. An ex vivo study was carried out with a quantitative approach, experimental design, descriptive research level in a laboratory setting and current time frame. Twelve deciduous dental organs were analyzed without specific distinction with previous indication of indicated extraction of pediatric patients who attended the Pediatric Dentistry consultation at the Dentistry Department of the Catholic University of Cuenca during the period 2019 - 2020. It was evaluated by means of direct observation technique. As a result, NaOCl 5,25% and Chlorhexidine 2% showed high inhibition indexes against Enterococcus faecalis. Thus suggesting NaOCl or chlorhexidine gluconate as an alternative in pulp therapy according to the individual conditions of the patient and the clinician also supported by the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)(AU)

Riesgo de caries en pacientes con necesidades especiales, Cuenca ­Ecuador / Caries risk in patients with special needs, Cuenca ­Ecuador

Objetivo: determinar el riesgo de caries en pacientes de 6 a 12 años de edad, pertenecientes a las instituciones educativas para niños con necesidades especiales de la ciudad de Cuenca-Ecuador, 2016. Método: se realizó un estudio con diseño descriptivo, transversal, mediante la recolección de los datos de seis centros educativos para niños con necesidades especiales. La población del estudio estuvo constituida por 148 niños con discapacidad intelectual, múltiple, sensorial y motriz, distribuida en 61 pacientes del sexo femenino y 87 del sexo masculino. Para la recolección de los datos se emplearon dos instrumentos: el primero de ellos fue la ficha de evaluación de riesgo de caries dental (CAT), dirigido a niños mayores de 6 años, según la Asociación Americana de Odontología Pediátrica. El segundo fue la Encuesta de Estratificación de Nivel Socioeconómico del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC). En las tablas de una sola variable se valoró la frecuencia de porcentaje, mientras que en la asociación de variables se utilizó la prueba estadística Chi Cuadrado. Resultados: los niños que presentaron discapacidad múltiple evidenciaron el valor más relevante de riesgo de caries con un porcentaje del 71%; el grupo de pacientes con discapacidad motriz evidenció el menor valor de riesgo de caries con un porcentaje de 57%. Conclusión: el nivel de riesgo de caries es alto en pacientes con necesidades especiales, entre ellas sobresale la discapacidad múltiple. Se recomienda que la atención a estos pacientes sea temprana (prevención), oportuna, efectiva (profesional calificado) y con un seguimiento adecuado.

Objective: This study aims to determine the risk of caries in patients 6 to 12 years old, belonging/affiliated to educational institutions for children with special needs, of the city of Cuenca-Ecuador, 2016. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, using the collection of data from six educational institutions for children with special needs. The study population consisted of 148 children with intellectual, multiple, sensory and motor disabilities, distributed in 61 female and 87 male patients. Two instruments were used for the collection of data: the first one was the dental caries risk assessment form (CAT), aimed at children over 6 years of age, according to the American Association of Paediatric Dentistry. While, the second one was the Socioeconomic Level Stratification Survey of the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). In single-variable tables, the percentage frequency was assessed, while Chi-Square was used for the association of variables. Results: The children who presented multiple disabilities showed the most relevant caries risk value, with a percentage of 71%, and the group of patients with motor disabilities indicated the lowest caries risk value, with a percentage of 57%. Conclusion: The caries risk level is high in special needs patients, among those, the multiple disabilities stand out. An early prevention and an effective (qualified professional) care is recommended for these patients, with an adequate follow-up.

Caso Clínico: Tetralogía de Fallot Extrema / Case Report: Extreme Tetralogy of Fallot

INTRODUCCIÓN: La tetralogía de Fallot representa la cardiopatía congénita cianógena más frecuente después del primer año de vida, ocurre aproximadamente en 1 de cada 3 500 nacimientos y representa el 7 al 10% de todas las Enfermedades Cardiacas Congénitas. Su variante extrema que se acompaña de atresia pulmonar representa el 1 a 2% de las cardiopatías congénitas. Presentamos una Tetralogía de Fallot Extrema Ductus Dependiente de manejo complejo. CASO CLÍNICO: Se trata de un neonato a término de 12 días de vida, adecuado para la edad gestacional, sin factores de riesgo prenatales, ni antecedentes patológicos familiares, el cual es diagnosticado de Tetralogía de Fallot Extrema por ecocardiograma. EVOLUCIÓN: Paciente inicialmente tratado con infusión de prostaglandina E1. Posteriormente mediante fístula Blalock-Taussig izquierda. CONCLUSIONES: Para mejorar el pronóstico y sobrevida de un paciente con Tetralogía de Fallot Extrema el diagnóstico prenatal oportuno y el tratamiento apropiado es de vital importancia, sin embargo el tratamiento definitivo con derivaciones pulmonares sistémicas representan complicaciones con riesgo de mortalidad. El presente caso tuvo un desenlace desfavorable.

BACKGROUND: The Tetralogy of Fallot represents the most common cyanogenic heart disease after the first year of life. It occurs in 1 of 3 500 live births and accounts as 7 to 10% of all Congenital Heart Diseases. Its extreme variant is accompanied by pulmonary atresia and accounts 1 to 2% of the Congenital Heart Diseases. We present an Extreme Tetralogy of Fallot­ Ductus Dependent of complex management. CLINICAL CASE: A full term 12 day neonate, adequate for gestational age, without prenatal risk factors or pathologic family antecedents, is diagnosed with Extreme Tetralogy of Fallot by echocardiogram. EVOLUTION: The patient was treated initially with an infusion of prostaglandin E1. Then, a left Blalock-Taussig shunt was performed. CONCLUSIONS: To improve the prognosis and survival rates of patients with Extreme Tetralogy of Fallot , a timely diagnosis and treatment are of vital importance. Definitive treatment with systemic pulmonary shunts carries high risk complications. The present case had an unfavorable evolution.

Estudio Descriptivo: Prevalencia de Dislipidemia en Adultos de 40 - 64 Años, Cuenca - Ecuador, Enero a Julio 2014 / Cross-Sectional Study: Prevalence of Dyslipidemias in Adults Between 40 and 64 Years Old, Cuenca ­ Ecuador, January to July 2014

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las dislipidemias son enfermedades asintomáticas causadas por concentraciones anormalmente elevadas de las lipoproteínas sanguíneas; aumentan el riesgo de morbilidad y mortalidad, representan un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial como reportan los organismos sanitarios, su detección es de utilidad para la prevención de las enfermedades cardiovasculares. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de dislipidemia en adultos del área urbana del cantón Cuenca. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal; el universo lo conformaron 69 039 habitantes del área urbana de la ciudad de Cuenca. La muestra fue de tipo probabilístico, conformado por 384 personas. Se realizaron exámenes de sangre que incluían: colesterol total, colesterol HDL, LDL y triglicéridos en ayunas, en el laboratorio de la Fundación DONUM. La información se obtuvo por entrevista y observación directa previo consentimiento informado. Los datos fueron analizados en el software SPSS Versión 15, mediante medidas de frecuencias y tendencia central con un intervalo de confianza del 95%. RESULTADOS: El promedio de edad fue 51 años, de los cuales el 71.9% fueron mujeres. La prevalencia de hipercolesterolemia fue 38.5%; en relación al sexo existió predominio en las mujeres con 34.4%, en los hombres el 28.7%. La prevalencia de hipertrigliceridemia fue de 58.5%. CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados de este estudio permiten tener una visión real y actualizada de la prevalencia de este padecimiento a nivel local, lo que posibilitará plantear acciones de promoción de estilos de vida saludables priorizando la importancia del ejercicio y una alimentación saludable, así como actividades de prevención a fin de evitarla aparición de complicaciones.

BACKGROUND: Dyslipidemias are asymptomatic diseases caused by abnormally high blood lipoprotein levels; these entities significantly increase morbidity and mortality risk, representing a global public health problem. Early detection is useful for cardiovascular disease prevention. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia in adults belonging to urban area of Cuenca. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed; the universe included 69.039 habitants of the urban area of Cuenca. The sample was probabilistic and conformed by 384 people. Fasting lipid panel were evaluated, including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. After informed consent information were obtained by interview and direct observation. The data were analyzed in SPSS Version 15, using frequencies and central tendency measures with 95% confidence interval. RESULTS: The average age was 51 years, 71.9% were women. The hypercholesterolemia prevalence was 38.5%, with a predominance in female patients 34.4% versus 28.7% in males. The prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia was 58.5%. CONCLUSIONS: The results gives a real and updated view of the local prevalence, this information allows proposing actions that promote healthy lifestyles, prioritizing the importance of exercise and diet, in order to avoid the complications.

Himenolepiasis por Hymenolepis nana, a propósito de 2 casos / Hymenolepiasis due to Hymenolepis nana, in relation to 2 cases

La himenolepiasis es una infección parasitaria cosmopolita; su prevalencia global oscila entre 0.1 y 58%, es más frecuente en niños. El agente etiológico es el cestodo Hymenolepis nana, que evoluciona mediante ciclos vitales: monoxénico (en el cual existe un único huésped definitivo e intermediario que puede ser el ser humano, ratas y ratones) y un ciclo heteroxénico (en el que un artrópodo ­pulga o gorgojo­ consume los huevos presentes en las materias fecales y desarrolla el cisticercoide ­larva­). Este vector es ingerido por el huésped definitivo (humano o rata) desarrollando posteriormente la infección. Los síntomas dependerán del grado de afectación de las vellosidades del intestino delgado; se destacan: dolor abdominal, meteorismo, diarrea, irritabilidad, prurito anal y anorexia. El tratamiento de elección es el praziquantel 25 mg/kg dosis única. Presentamos 2 casos de usuarios adultos que acuden al Centro de Salud de San Antonio de Pichincha ­ Quito, con sintomatología inespecífica, a los que se les realiza examen coproparasitario como control al primero y como sospecha por contacto con roedor al segundo; en ambos casos se encuentra el parásito. Aunque se decide iniciar el tratamiento con praziquantel, no se lo consigue, por lo que se prescribe niclosamida 2 g por día durante 2 días; desapareció el cuadro sintomático y el parásito en el examen de control de laboratorio (AU)

Hymenolepiasis is a parasitic infection with a cosmopolitan distribution, it has a global prevalence ranging from 0.1 to 58%. Is more frequent in children and is produced by the Hymenolepis nana basket, which evolves through life cycles: monoxenic, with a single final host and an intermediate host, which can be a man, rats or mice. In the heterocyclic cycle, it's evident the presence of an arthropod (flea or weevil) that consumes eggs in fecal matter and develops the cysticercoid (larva). Then, this vector is ingested by the definitive host (human or rat) who is going to develop the infection subsequently. Symptoms depend on the degree of involvement of villi in the small intestine, including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, irritability, anal pruritus and anorexia. The treatment of choice is praziquantel in a single dose of 25 mg. In the present work, we describe the cases of users who visited the Health Center of San Antonio de Pichincha in Quito. They came with nonspecific symptomatology. At first, they were analyzed through a coproparasitary examination of the control and the suspicion of contact with the rodent at second. In both cases with the pathology. It was decided to start the treatment. However, this medication was not obtained, so a dose of 2 g per day for 2 days of niclosamide was given for disappearing of the clinical picture. (AU)

Caracterización del adulto mayor hospitalizado: un estudio retrospectivo / Characterization of elderly hospitalized: a retrospective study

Objetivos: identificar las características del adulto mayor de 60 años, usuario de los servicios hospitalarios de internamiento del segundo nivel de atención durante los años 2006 al 2009. Material y métodos: el estudio fue documental, retrospectivo, realizado en el año 2011, se estudió al total de la población mayor de 60 años que recibieron atención en área de hospitalización de los Servicios de Medicina Interna, Cirugía, Ginecología y Traumatología entrelos años 2006 al 2009, por medio del censo de la información capturada en el Sistema Automatizado de Egresos Hospitalarios (SAEH) del departamento de registros hospitalarios del Hospital Civil de Cd. Madero Tamaulipas. Resultados: el total de pacientes hospitalizados fue de 3422, el 60,4% fueron mujeres, predominando el grupo de edadde 60-69 años con 1477 pacientes. Los servicios más utilizados fueron Medicina Interna y Cirugía, encontrándose que la Diabetes Mellitus y sus complicaciones representaron el porcentaje más alto 14,1% de las hospitalizaciones durante los 4 años, seguido de las cardiopatías con el 13,7%. El 50,1% de los pacientes permaneció de 1 a 3 días hospitalizados y el 82,8% (2835) egresaron por mejoría. Conclusión: la información obtenida permite comprobarla efectividad de la política de salud actual en relación al otorgamiento de servicios de atención a la salud a los desprotegidos, que se refleja en una disminución de la utilización de los servicios de hospitalización del grupoetario en estudio.

Objectives: to identify the characteristics of senior citizens older than 60 who were users of inpatient hospital care at a secondary level hospital between 2006 and 2009. Material and Methods: It is a desk, prospective study conducted in 2011. The sample was the total population older than 60 years old who received care in an inpatient area of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology and Traumatology between 2006 and 2009 through a data census captured by the Hospital Discharge Automated System (SAEH) from hospital records department of the Civil Hospital of Madero Tamaulipas city. Results: the total number of hospitalized patients was 3422. A 60,4 % were women; 1477 patients represented the group of 60-69 years old hence dominating the results. The most frequently used services were Internal Medicine and Surgery, finding that the Diabetes Mellitus and its complications represented 14.1 %, which is the highest percentage of hospitalizations in these 4 years, followed by heart disease with 13,7 %. A 50,1 % of patients remained hospitalized from one to 3 days and a 82,8% (2835) was discharged due to improvement. Conclusions: the gathered information allows checking the effectiveness of current health policy regarding the provision of services health care to the most vulnerable, reflected in a decrease in the use of inpatient services in the age group under study.

Trombosis venosa profunda como complicación médica en un paciente con catatonía / Deep venous thrombosis as a medical complication in a catatonic patient

La catatonía es un síndrome psiquiátrico cuya conceptualización ha conocido diversos avatares, desde la ya clásica descripción hecha por Kahlbaum. Su prevalencia oscila entre el 7% a 31% de pacientes psiquiátricos, aunque se reporta que frecuentemente es subdiagnosticada. Se sabe que la catatonía prolongada puede resultar en complicaciones serias para la vida del paciente debido a la prolongada inmovilidad y deshidratación, por lo que consideramos importante presentar el caso de un paciente varón de 52 años como ejemplo de catatonía con síntomas psicóticos y que desarrolló una complicación médica no psiquiátrica: trombosis venosa profunda de miembro inferior izquierdo. El paciente fue tratado con diazepam y olanzapina, además del manejo de la trombosis con anticoagulantes; se observó mejoría de la sintomatología psiquiátrica a partir de las dos primeras semanas de tratamiento.

Catatonia is a psychiatric syndrome whose conceptualization has gone through a variety of vicissitudes since the classic description by Kahlbaum. Its prevalence ranges from 7% to 31% among psychiatric patients, but it often goes underdiagnosed. It is well known that prolonged catatonia can result in serious complications for the patientÆs life due to prolonged immobility and dehydration, so we consider relevant to present the case of a 52-year-old male patient as an example of catatonia with psychotic symptoms developing a non-psychiatric medical complication: deep venous thrombosis of the lower left limb. The patient was treated with diazepam and olanzapine in addition to the management of medical complications with anticoagulants: improvement of the psychiatric symptoms was observed after two weeks of treatment.

Oclusão Percutânea do Apêndice Atrial Esquerdo com Prótese Watchman® / Left Atrial Appendage Closure With the WatchmanTM Device

Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral secundário à fibrilação atrial tem sido associado a taxas de mortalidade e de incapacidade permanente elevadas, porquanto sua prevenção eficaz é importante. O tratamento com varfarina diminui em 60% o risco de acidente vascular cerebral; todavia, até metade dos pacientes com fibrilação atrial não faz uso da anticoagulação. A oclusão do apêndice atrial esquerdo surgiu como estratégia alternativa para prevenção do acidente vascular cerebral. Métodos: Foram selecionados pacientes com fibrilação atrial, escore de CHA2DS2-VASc ≥ 2, não elegíveis para anticoagulação, para se submeterem ao fechamento percutâneo do apêndice atrial esquerdo com a prótese Watchman®. O procedimento foi realizado sob anestesia geral e guiado por ecocardiografia transesofágica. Resultados: Dos 11 pacientes selecionados, 2 não foram tratados por apresentarem trombo pré ou durante o procedimento, antes do implante do dispositivo. A idade foi de 74 ± 5,1 anos, 66,6% eram do sexo masculino, com escores CHA2DS2-VASc de 4 ± 1,4 e HAS-BLED de 3,4 ± 1,1, 77% tinham contraindicação ou condições sociais desfavoráveis para utilizarem a anticoagulação. O sucesso técnico foi de 100%, sendo alcançada a oclusão completa em todos os casos, com tempo médio de fluoroscopia de 22,1 ± 10,8 minutos e ausência de complicações hospitalares. No seguimento de 78,3 ± 41,5 dias, não ocorreram desfechos clínicos, mas um paciente apresentou trombo no dispositivo e recebeu anticoagulação por 3 meses. Conclusões: A oclusão percutânea do apêndice atrial esquerdo com dispositivo Watchman® é factível e pode ser uma alternativa atrativa na prevenção de acidente vascular cerebral nos pacientes com fibrilação atrial e limitação para anticoagulação.

Background: Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation has been associated to a high risk of permanent, severe disability, and high early mortality, and therefore its effective prevention is of paramount importance. Warfarin therapy reduces the risk of stroke by 60%, however, half of the patients with atrial fibrillation do not receive anticoagulation. Left atrial appendage closure has emerged as an alternative strategy for stroke prevention. Methods: Patients with atrial fibrillation and CHADSVASc score ≥ 2, not eligible for anticoagulation, were submitted to left atrial appendage closure using the WatchmanTM device. The procedure was performed under general anesthesia and was guided by transesophageal echocardiography. Results: Of the 11 selected patients, 2 were not treated due to thrombi presented prior or during the procedure and before device implantation. Mean age was 74 ± 5.1 years, 66% were male, CHA2DS2-VASc score was 4 ± 1.4, HASBLED score was 3.4 ± 1.1, 77% had contraindications or had unfavorable social conditions for anticoagulation. Technical success was 100% and complete occlusion was obtained in all of the cases, with a mean fluoroscopic time of 22.1 ± 10.8 minutes, and no hospital complications. At a follow-up of 78.3 ± 41.5 days, there were no clinical events but one patient had thrombus formation on the device and received anticoagulation for 3 months. Conclusions: Left atrial appendage closure with the WatchmanTM device is feasible and may be a good alternative therapy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and restrictions for anticoagulation.

Intervenção percutânea em lesão de tronco de coronária esquerda não protegido / Percutaneous coronary intervention for unprotected left main coronary artery lesions

INTRODUÇÃO: Refinamentos da intervenção coronária percutânea (ICP), entre eles a utilização do ultrassom intravascular (IVUS) e da reserva de fluxo fraccionada (FFR), têm permitido o tratamento de lesões complexas com bons resultados. Como consequência, a abordagem percutânea das lesões de TCE se difundiu, incluindo hospitais de menor volume de procedimentos. Nosso objetivo foi apresentar os resultados iniciais e tardios da ICP de lesões de TCE não protegido. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídos pacientes consecutivos tratados em dois centros hospitalares, de agosto do 2009 a julho do 2013. A indicação da estratégia percutânea baseou-se em avaliação clínica, cálculo do escore Syntax, EuroScore e no desejo do paciente. RESULTADOS: Foram tratados 28 pacientes, com idade de 69,2 ± 10,1 anos, 39% eram diabéticos e 39% eram portadores síndrome coronária aguda. Metade dos pacientes tinha EuroScore ≥ 6; o escore Syntax foi de 26,0 ± 8,4 e 82% tinham lesões localizadas na bifurcação. As intervenções foram guiadas por IVUS e/ou FFR em 71,4% dos pacientes, 93% foram tratados com stents farmacológicos, predominantemente pela técnica de 1 stent, e o sucesso angiográfico foi alcançado em 100% dos casos. O acompanhamento foi de 19,2 ± 13,7 meses. A taxa de desfechos clínicos maiores foi de 21,4% no seguimento maior a 4 anos, óbito cardíaco de 14,2%, infarto do miocárdio não fatal de 3,5%, e revascularização da lesão-alvo em 3,5%. CONCLUSÕES: A ICP de TCE não protegido guiada, sempre que possível, por IVUS e/ou FFR é segura e eficaz no curto e longo prazos, na experiência em um hospital com moderado volume de procedimentos.

BACKGROUND: Refinements in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and fractional flow reserve (FFR), have allowed the treatment of complex lesions with good results. As a result, the percutaneous approach for left main coronary artery (LM) lesions has spread, including centers with a lower volume of PCI procedures. Our objective was to report the early and late outcomes of PCI in unprotected LM lesions. METHODS: Consecutive patients treated at two different hospitals from August 2009 to July 2013 were included. The indication for the percutaneous approach was based on the clinical assessment and the calculation of Syntax score, EuroScore and on the patient's wishes. RESULTS: Twenty-eight patients with mean age of 69.2 ± 10.1 years were treated, 39% were diabetic and 39% had acute coronary syndromes. Half of the patients had EuroScore ≥ 6; the Syntax score was 26.0 ± 8.4 and 82% had LM bifurcation lesions. Interventions were guided by IVUS and/or FFR in 71.4% of the patients, 93% were treated with drug-eluting stents, and the 1-stent technique was used in most occasions. Angiographic success was achieved in 100% of the cases. At the 19.2 ± 13.7 month follow-up, the rate of major adverse cardiac events was 21.4% in the follow-up longer than 4 years, cardiac death 14.2%, non-fatal myocardial infarction 3.5% and target-lesion revascularization 3.5%. CONCLUSIONS: PCI in unprotected LM lesions, guided by IVUS and/or FFR whenever possible, is safe and effective in the short and long-term, in the experience of a hospital with a moderate number of PCI procedures.

El automanejo de enfermedades crónicas: población de una jurisdicción de centros de salud / The self-management of the chronic diseases: population of a jurisdiction of health centers

Objetivo: describir el automanejo en personas con enfermedades crónicas (diabetes, hipertensión y cáncer). Métodos: el estudio se realizó en poblaciones que pertenec¡an a la jurisdicción de centros de salud del Ministerio de salud, se realizó una muestra por conveniencias con el siguiente criterio de inclusón: mayores de 18 años y más de tres meses de presentar la enfermedad. Se aplicó el instrumento: ®Automanejo en padecimientos crónicos. Partners in Health Scale¯ a un total de 382 personas. Resultados: el automanejo es deficiente, con una media general de 66, para diabetes, hipertensión y cáncer. Se encontró diferencias en el automanejo en la dimensión de adherencia as¡ como de manejo de signos y s¡ntomas. Las personas con diabetes presentaron mejor automanejo en el manejo de signos y s¡ntomas frente a las personas con hipertensión y cáncer, mientras que las personas con cáncer presentaron mejor automanejo en adherencia comparadas con las personas con hipertensión y diabetes. Se encontró diferencias en el automanejo según sexo. Conclusiones: el automanejo en personas con enfermedades crónicas es deficiente en todas sus dimensiones: conocimiento, adherencia, y manejo de signos y s¡ntomas. Se requiere realizar mayores investigaciones con perspectiva de género.

Objective: To discover the self-management in people with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension and cancer). Methods: The research took place in population that belonged to the jurisdiction of health centers of the Ministry of Health, making a simple of conveniences with the following inclusion criteria: people over 18 years old, more than three months of having the disease. The instrument used was: ®self-management of chronic suffering. Partners in Health Scale¯. A total of 382 people. Results: The self-management is deficient, with a general average of 66, for diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Differences were found in the self-management of the adherence dimension and the management of signs and symptoms. People with diabetes had better self-management in comparison with the people with hypertension and cancer; and people with cancer had better self-management in comparison with people with hypertension and diabetes. Differences were found in the self-management according to gender. Conclusions. The self-management in people with chronic diseases is deficient, in all its dimensions: knowledge, adherence and management of signs and symptoms. More researches with gender perspective are needed.

Avaliação ultrassonográfica intracoronária de imagem angiográfica duvidosa durante intervenção percutânea em bifurcação / Intravascular ultrasound evaluation of equivocal angiographic imaging during percutaneous coronary intervention of bifurcation lesions

O uso do ultrassom intracoronário (USIC) para guiar o implante do stent em bifurcações, especialmente na detecção de complicações relacionadas ao procedimento, tem diminuído as taxas de desfechos clínicos maiores. Neste artigo, reportamos o caso de um paciente submetido a intervenção em bifurcação, em que o fio-guia ultrapassou inadvertidamente por trás das hastes proximais do stent, levando à deformação de sua borda. A complicação foi suspeitada na angiografia e confirmada com o USIC. O USIC foi fundamental no diagnóstico, na confirmação do reposicionamento correto do fio-guia, e na avaliação da ótima expansão e da aposição completa das hastes do stent, prevenindo possível desfecho trombótico precoce e garantindo o resultado a longo prazo.

The use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to guide stent implantation in bifurcation lesions, especially for the detection of procedure-related complications, has decreased the rates of major clinical outcomes. We report a case of a patient undergoing bifurcation intervention, where the guidewire inadvertently was passed behind the proximal stent struts, deforming the stent edge. This complication was suspected at the angiography and was confirmed by IVUS. IVUS was crucial for the diagnosis, to confirm the correct repositioning of the guidewire, and to assess the optimal expansion and complete apposition of stent struts, thus preventing a possible early thrombotic event and ensuring a good long-term outcome.