Principales características clínicas y epidemiológicas de pacientes con hipertensión arterial en un área de salud comunitaria venezolana / Main clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of patients with hypertension in a community health area from Venezuela i: en

La hipertensión arterial constituye un problema de salud a escala mundial debido al aumento progresivo de su prevalencia e incidencia. Objetivo: Describir las principales características clínicas y epidemiológicas de pacientes con hipertensión arterial. Métodos: Se realizó estudio descriptivo, transversal y ambispectivo, desde abril de 2020 hasta igual mes de 2021, de 50 pacientes con hipertensión arterial asistidos en el Ambulatorio de La Morita del Área de Salud Integral Comunitaria Progreso, estado de Portuguesa, en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. En el proceso estadístico de la información se utilizó el porcentaje como medida de resumen. Resultados: En la serie predominaron el grupo etario de 80 y más años (26,0 %), el sexo femenino (54,0 %), el tratamiento combinado (70,0 %), el consumo de café (96,0 %) y tabaco (78,0 %) como hábitos tóxicos y el infarto agudo de miocardio como principal complicación. Conclusione s: El cumplimiento del plan terapéutico indicado, el conocimiento sobre la enfermedad, la alimentación sana, la práctica frecuente de ejercicios físicos y el estilo de vida adecuado son fundamentales para mantener controlada la presión arterial y evitar la aparición de complicaciones.

Hypertension constitutes a health problem worldwide, due to the progressive increase of its prevalence and incidence. Objective: To describe the main clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of patients with hypertension. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional and ambispective study was carried out from April, 2020 to the same month in 2021 of 50 patients with hypertension assisted in La Morita Doctor's Office of Progreso Community Integral Health Area, Portuguese state, in the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela. In the statistical process of the information the percentage as summary measure was used. Results: In the series there was prevalence of the 80 years and over age group (26.0%), female sex (54.0%), the combined treatment (70.0%), and the consumption of coffee (96.0%) and tobacco (78.0%) as toxic habits and acute heart attack as main complication. Conclusions: The achievement of the suitable therapeutic plan, knowledge on the disease, healthy feeding, the frequent practice of physical exercises and the appropriate lifestyle are fundamental to maintain the blood pressure controlled and avoid the emergence of complications.

Ancianos con enfermedades bucales y medicación antihipertensiva / Elderly with oral diseases and antihypertensive medication i: en

Introducción: El consumo de medicamentos antihipertensivos se relaciona con la aparición de múltiples enfermedades bucales en los ancianos. Objetivo: Caracterizar a adultos mayores con enfermedades bucales y medicación antihipertensiva. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación observacional, descriptiva y transversal de 79 adultos mayores con enfermedades bucales y medicación antihipertensiva, asistidos en el Servicio de Estomatología del Policlínico 14 de Junio, de la provincia de Las Tunas, desde enero de 2021 hasta igual mes de 2022. Entre las variables analizadas figuraron: edad, sexo, medicamento consumido (según grupo antihipertensivo) y presencia de enfermedad bucal. Se emplearon métodos teóricos (analítico-sintético e inductivo-deductivo), empíricos (observación y encuesta) y estadísticos (estadística descriptiva). Se utilizó el porcentaje como medida de resumen. Resultados: En la serie predominaron el sexo femenino (63,3 %) y el grupo etario de 60-69 años (48,1 %). Se observó que los grupos de antihipertensivos más utilizados fueron los diuréticos tiazídicos, los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina y los bloqueadores de los canales de calcio, de los cuales los medicamentos más consumidos resultaron ser la hidroclorotiazida (90,0 %), el captopril (47,0 %) y el nifedipino (20,0 %), respectivamente. Asimismo, al analizar la presencia de enfermedades bucales se obtuvo una primacía de la caries dental (90,0 %), las periodontopatías (87,3 %) y la xerostomía (57,0 %). Conclusiones: Los adultos mayores con enfermedades bucales y medicación antihipertensiva, en particular las féminas y el grupo etario de 60-69 años, se caracterizaron por consumir fármacos antihipertensivos de primera generación y por presentar enfermedades bucales frecuentes.

Introduction: The consumption of antihypertensive medications is related to the emergence of multiple oral diseases in the elderly. Objective: To characterize the elderly with oral diseases and antihypertensive medication. Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional investigation was carried out of 79 elderly with oral diseases and antihypertensive medication, assisted in the Stomatology Service of 14 de Junio Polyclinic, in Las Tunas province, from January, 2021 to the same month in 2022. Among the analyzed variables we can mention: age, sex, consumed medication (according to antihypertensive group) and presence of oral disease. Theoretical methods (analytic-synthetic and inductive-deductive), empiric (observation and surveys) and statistical (descriptive statistic) were used. The percentage was used as summary measure. Results: In the series there was prevalence of the female sex (63.3 %) and the 60-69 age group (48.1 %). It was observed that the most used antihypertensive groups were the thiazidic diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and blocker of the calcium channels; among these, the most consumed medications were hydrochlorothiazide (90.0 %), captopril (47.0 %) and nifedipine (20.0 %), respectively. Also, when analyzing the presence of oral diseases a primacy of dental decay (90.0 %), periodontopaties (87.3 %) and xerostomia was obtained (57.0 %). Conclusions: Elderly with oral diseases and antihypertensive medication, in particular females and the 60-69 age group were characterized by the consumption of first generation antihypertensive drugs and the presence of frequent oral diseases.

Desempenho das Unidades Básicas de Saúde e uso do Programa Farmácia Popular / Performance of Basic Health Unitsand use ofthe Popular PharmacyProgram

Resumo Introdução O Brasil conta com dois programas de financiamento governamental para a provisão de medicamentos, o Programa Farmácia Popular do Brasil (PFPB) e a provisão em Unidades do Sistema Único de Saúde, ambos possuindo itens em comum. Objetivo Explorar a relação entre o uso do PFPB por hipertensos e diabéticos com fatores relacionados ao atendimento nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde, à estrutura da farmácia destas Unidades e à disponibilidade dos anti-hipertensivos e antidiabéticos comuns ao PFPB e ao SUS em municípios brasileiros de médio e grande porte populacional. Método Delineamento ecológico transversal utilizando dados secundários do PFPB e do Programa Nacional de Melhoria do Acesso e Qualidade na Atenção Básica (PMAQ-AB), com dados referentes ao ano de 2012. Resultados Municípios de médio porte apresentaram uma proporção de Unidades de Saúde com disponibilidade de anti-hipertensivos e antidiabéticos superior aos de grande porte. A maioria dos respondentes do PMAQ-AB relataram disponibilidade dos anti-hipertensivos e antidiabéticos nos serviços públicos. A análise multivariada mostrou que o uso da Farmácia Popular pela população está mais relacionado às situações emergenciais e ocasionais. Conclusão Na ausência do SUS, o PFPB supre a necessidade da população para obter medicamentos, evidenciando o seu importante papel para a continuidade do tratamento de muitos indivíduos com hipertensão e diabetes.

Abstract Background Brazil has two government-funded drug supply programs, the Popular Pharmacy Program of Brazil (PFPB), and the provision in Unified Health System (SUS) units, which have items in common. Objective To explore the relationship between the use of PFPB by hypertensive and diabetic patients and factors related to care in basic health units, the pharmacy structure of units, and the availability of antihypertensive and antidiabetic agents common to PFPB and SUS in Brazilian municipalities of medium and large population sizes. Method A cross-sectional ecological study was carried out using secondary data from PFPB and the National Program for Improving Access and Quality in Primary Care (PMAQ-AB) for 2012. Results Municipalities of medium population showed a greater proportion of health units with antihypertensive and antidiabetic availability than those of large size. Most respondents at PMAQ-AB affirmed that hypertension and diabetes medications are available in public health services. The multivariate analysis showed that the use of Popular Pharmacy by the population is more related to emergency and occasional situations. Conclusion PFPB supplies the need for the population to obtain medications in the absence of SUS, evidencing an important role in the continuity of drug treatment for many individuals suffering from hypertension and diabetes.

Correspondência de teor de dissulfeto de captopril com odor de enxofre em comprimidos de captopril 25 mg, provenientes de farmácias públicas (postos de saúde) e drogarias comerciais / Correspondence of captopril disulfide content with sulfur odor in 25 mg captopril tablets from public pharmacies (health clinics) and commercial drugstores

Introdução: O captopril (CP) é o medicamento de escolha para o tratamento da hipertensão arterial. Sua degradação leva à formação do dímero dissulfeto de captopril (DSCP), este associado a um odor forte no medicamento, podendo causar abandono do tratamento pelo paciente. Objetivo: Determinar DCSP, associar a percepção olfativa de odor de enxofre desprendido do produto e realizar a avaliação de bula de comprimidos de captopril 25 mg distribuídos pelos setores público e privado. Método: Foi verificado o desempenho do método de determinação do CP e DSCP pela Farmacopeia Brasileira 6a ed. por HPLC (DAD). Foram analisados 13 produtos de comprimidos de captopril 25 mg, sendo dois provenientes do setor público de lotes diferentes e mesmo fabricante e 11 do setor privado de diferentes fabricantes e lotes. Foram avaliados aspectos do comprimido quanto à percepção de odor, determinação de peso, identificação e teor de CP e de DSCP e análise do conteúdo da bula. Resultados: Dentre os 13, o medicamento vencido apresentou 4,4% de DSCP, os demais estavam de acordo com a especificação. Verificouse  correspondência do odor de enxofre perceptível com teor de DSCP acima de 0,5%. Considerando os textos de bula sobre odor de enxofre, as constatações foram: nenhuma informação (três produtos), odor característico (dois), leve odor de enxofre (um), leve odor de enxofre sem diminuir a eficácia (sete). Conclusões: As amostras apresentaram resultados satisfatórios para os ensaios realizados. Verificou-se falta de homogeneidade nas informações das bulas sobre o odor dos comprimidos. A percepção do paciente quanto ao odor de enxofre, mesmo dentro do limite tolerado de DSCP, pode levar a não aceitação do medicamento e consequente não adesão ao tratamento da hipertensão, além de gerar prejuízos ao SUS.

Introduction: Captopril (CP) is the drug of choice for the treatment of hypertension. Its degradation leads to the formation of captopril disulfide dimer (DSCP), associated with a strong odor in the drug, which can cause the patient abandonment of treatment. Objective: To determine DCSP, associate the olfactory perception of the sulfur odor given off by the product and carry out the evaluation of the package insert for captopril 25 mg tablets distributed in the public and private sectors. Method: The performance of CP and DSCP determination method of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia 6 ed was verified by HPLC (DAD). Thirteen products of 25 mg captopril tablets were analyzed, 2 of which came from the public sector from different batches and the same manufacturer: the other 11 came from the private sector from different batches and manufacturers. The samples were analyzed regarding appearance, odor perception, identification, weight determination, CP and DSCP content (by HPLC) and package insert content. Results: Among the 13, the expired drug had 4.4% DSCP; the others were in accordance with the specification. Correspondence of perceptible sulfur odor was established for drugs with DSCP content above 0.5%. Considering the texts on sulfur odor in the package inserts, the findings were: none information (3 products), characteristic odor (2), slight sulfur odor (1), slight sulfur odor without decreasing effectiveness (7). Conclusions: The samples showed satisfactory results for the tests performed. There was a lack of homogeneity in the information in the package inserts about odor of the tablets. The patient's perception of sulfur odor, even within the tolerated limit of DSCP, can lead to non-acceptance of the drug and consequent non- adherence to the treatment of hypertension, in addition to causing damage to the SUS.

Adherencia terapéutica en pacientes hipertensos de un consultorio médico perteneciente al Policlínico Universitario "Joaquín de Agüero y Agüero" / Adherence to treatment in hypertansive patients from a local primary care office linked to the Policlínico Universitario "Joaquín de Agüero y Agüero" / Adesão terapêutica em hipertensos atendidos em consultório médico da Policlínica Universitária "Joaquín de Agüero y Agüero"

RESUMEN Introducción: La medicación antihipertensiva de pacientes mayores de 20 años amerita un riguroso control, que garantice un adecuado mantenimiento del estado de salud de dicho grupo poblacional. Objetivo: Analizar la adherencia terapéutica en los pacientes con hipertensión arterial del Consultorio del Médico de Familia No. 4, perteneciente al Policlínico Universitario "Joaquín de Agüero y Agüero", del municipio Camagüey. Método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo de corte transversal durante el periodo de octubre de 2020 a febrero de 2021. Se trabajó con los 98 pacientes de 20 y más años de edad, con dificultad en su control de la tensión arterial debido al incumplimiento de su tratamiento. Se midieron las variables: edad, sexo, grado de hipertensión, adherencia al tratamiento a través del test de Morisky-Green-Levine, cantidad de fármacos utilizados y los factores de la no adherencia. La información se procesó a través del paquete estadístico SPSS 25.0. Resultados: Existió un predominio de los mayores de 60 años (46,9 %), del sexo masculino en un 58,1 %, clasificados como grupo II de la hipertensión arterial (51 %). Predominaron los pacientes con una adherencia parcial terapéutica (68,3 %) según el test de Morisky-Green-Levine y con la utilización de tres fármacos como tratamiento de la enfermedad (46,9 %). Dentro de los factores más frecuentes predominaron la dificultad con la obtención del medicamento (86,7 %) y la realización de la dieta (77,5 %). Conclusiones: La no adherencia terapéutica en los pacientes hipertensos los expone a la aparición de complicaciones cardiovasculares, con la repercusión que conlleva para el individuo, la familia y la sociedad.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The antihypertensive treatment in patients with 20 or more years old requires strict controls in order to maintain their healthy life span. Objective: To assess the therapeutic adherence in patients with hypertension from the Family doctor's office No. 4, linked to the Policlínico Universitario "Joaquín de Agüero y Agüero", in Camagüey. Method: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study during the period from October 2020 to February 2021 was conducted. In the research 98 patients with 20 or more years old were recruited to work with. Patients with difficulties in their blood pressure control due to the noncompliance with the treatment. Variables assesed were as follow: age, sex, stage of hypertension, adherence to treatment using the Morisky-Green-Levine test, drugs used, and non-adherence factors. The information gathered was processed via SPSS statistic 25.0. Results: Patients with 60 years old (46.9%), males (58.1%), and clasified as stage 2 hypertension (51%) were predominant. Also, were predominant patients with partial therapeutic adherence (68.3%) (asper the Morisky-Green-Levine test outcomes), and patients whitch used three types of drugs to treat the illness (46.9%). The most common factors found were lack of drugs to treat the hypertension (86.7%) and the inadequate diet (77.5%). Conclusions: Non-adherence to treatment in hypertensive patients expose them to adquire any cardiovascular complication, aspect whitch affect patients themselve, family, and the society.

RESUMO Introdução: A medicação anti-hipertensiva em pacientes com mais de 20 anos exige um controle rigoroso, o que garante uma manutenção adequada do estado de saúde desse grupo populacional. Objetivo: analisar a adesão terapêutica em pacientes com hipertensão arterial no Consultório Médico de Família nº 4, pertencente à Policlínica Universitária "Joaquín de Agüero y Agüero", do município de Camagüey. Método: Estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo, de outubro de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021. Trabalhamos com 98 pacientes com idade igual ou superior a 20 anos, com dificuldade de controle da pressão arterial devido à não adesão ao tratamento. As variáveis foram mensuradas: idade, sexo, grau de hipertensão, adesão ao tratamento pelo teste de Morisky-Green-Levine, quantidade de medicamentos utilizados e fatores de não adesão. As informações foram processadas por meio do pacote estatístico SPSS 25.0. Resultados: Houve predomínio dos maiores de 60 anos (46,9%), 58,1% do sexo masculino, classificados como grupo II de hipertensão arterial (51%). Predominaram pacientes com adesão terapêutica parcial (68,3%) pelo teste de Morisky-Green-Levine e com uso de três medicamentos para tratamento da doença (46,9%). Dentre os fatores mais frequentes, predominou a dificuldade de obtenção do medicamento (86,7%) e da dieta alimentar (77,5%). Conclusões: A não adesão terapêutica em hipertensos os expõe ao aparecimento de complicações cardiovasculares, com as repercussões que isso acarreta para o indivíduo, a família e a sociedade.

Levantamento e frequência de uso de plantas medicinais por pacientes hipertensos e diabéticos / Survey and frequency of use of medicinal plants by hypertensive and diabetic patients

Além da terapia medicamentosa, muitos pacientes utilizam plantas medicinais para o tratamento da hipertensão e do diabetes, muitas vezes sem o conhecimento sobre a eficácia e a segurança delas. Esta pesquisa investigou a prevalência dessa prática por diabéticos e hipertensos e analisou sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas. Foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico, descritivo e transversal com 300 pacientes atendidos pela Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) Ouro Branco, em Umuarama-PR, que responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e sobre o uso de plantas medicinais. A maioria dos participantes eram mulheres, com baixa escolarização e renda mensal. Em relação ao uso dessas plantas, foram citadas 27 espécies, mas apenas 7,7% dos respondentes as utilizavam de maneira preconizada. Concluiu-se que pacientes hipertensos e diabéticos recorrem a plantas medicinais sem o conhecimento da forma correta de preparo e da potencialidade dessas espécies em causar efeitos adversos.

In addition to drug treatment, many patients use medicinal plants to treat hypertension and diabetes, often without knowledge of efficacy and safety. Thus, this research investigated the prevalence of the use of medicinal plants by diabetic and hypertensive patients and analyzed its association with sociodemographic variables. An epidemiological, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out with 300 hypertensive and diabetic patients attended by the Ouro Branco health unit, in Umuarama-PR, who answered a sociodemographic questionnaire and on the use of medicinal plants. Most patients were women, with low education and family income. Regarding the use of medicinal plants, 27 species were mentioned, but only 7.7% patients used them in a recommended manner. Hypertensive and diabetic patients make use of medicinal plants without knowledge of the correct preparation and the potential of these species to cause adverse effects.

Sucesso de implantes osseointegráveis em pacientes hipertensos: estudo retrospectivo de 17 anos / Success of osseointegrated implants in hypertensive patients: retrospective study of 17 years

O objetivo deste estudo foi relacionar a hipertensão e medicamentos antihipertensivos com o insucesso dos implantes osseointegrados. Foram analisados dados de 602 prontuários de pacientes que receberam tratamento reabilitador com implantes ossseointegrados no período de 2000 a 2017, concluído no mínimo há 6 meses. Foram coletados dados de idade, gênero, presença ou não de hipertensão, uso ou não antihipertensivos, número de implantes instalados e perdidos e tipo de prótese confeccionada. Testes estatísticos de qui-quadrado e teste exato de Fisher foram utilizados para relacionar as variáveis com a perda de implante, com nível de significância de p< 0,05. Foram instalados 1887 implantes com índice de sucesso de 97,51%(47 implantes perdidos em 41 pacientes). Dos 602 pacientes, 71,43 %(432) não apresentavam hipertensão e 28,36% (171) eram hipertensos. A taxa de sucesso dos implantes no grupo de normotensos foi de 93,28% e no grupo de hipertensos foi de 92,99%, não havendo diferença estatística entre eles (P= 0,958). Destes pacientes, as taxas de sucesso foram semelhantes para usuários de medicação (92,5%) e para não usuários (94,1%), não havendo diferença estatística relevante (P= 0,939). A presença da hipertensão, assim como o uso de antihipertensivos não puderam ser associadas ao insucesso dos implantes osseointegrados(AU)

The aim of this study was to relate hypertension and antihypertensive drugs to the failure of osseointegrated implants. Were analyzed 602 medical records of patients who received rehabilitation treatment with osseointegrated implants between 2000 and 2017, completed at least 6 months ago. Age, gender, presence or absence of hypertension, use or not antihypertensive drugs, number of installed and lost implants and type of prosthesis made were collected. Statistical chi-square tests and Fisher's exact test were used to relate the variables with implant loss, with a significance level of p < 0.05. 1,887 implants were installed with a success rate of 97.51% (47 implants lost in 41 patients). Of the 602 patients, 71.43% (432) did not have hypertension and 28.36% (171) were hypertensive. The success rate of implants in the normotensive group was 93.28% and in the hypertensive group it was 92.99%, with no statistical difference between them (P = 0.958). Of these patients, the success rates were similar for medication users (92.5%) and for non-users (94.1%), with no statistically significant difference (P = 0.939). The presence of hypertension, as well as the use of antihypertensives, could not be associated with the failure of osseointegrated implants(AU)

[Antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic, and antioxidant effects of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (creole variety INIFAP C01) extracts on Wistar rats with induced metabolic syndrome]. / Efecto antihipertensivo, antihiperglucemiante y antioxidante de los extractos de Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (variedad criolla INIFAP C01) en ratas Wistar con síndrome metabólico inducido.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: medicinal plants have demonstrated therapeutic applications for treating different diseases, including chronic and degenerative diseases associated with metabolic syndrome. Objectives: to assess the weight control and the antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic and antioxidant effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Stevia rebaudiana (creole variety INIFAP C01) leaves and stems cultivated in the Muna and Mocochá municipalities (Yucatán, México). Methods: aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves (HAMU and HEMU, respectively) and stems (TAMU and TEMU, respectively) from Muna, and aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves (HAMO and HEMO, respectively) and stems (TAMO and TEMO, respectively) from Mocochá were orally administered to Wistar male rats induced to metabolic syndrome. Weight, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels in blood plasma were measured. Results: TAMU and HAMO samples reduced weight by 1.91 % and 1.57 %, respectively. On the other hand, HEMU and HAMU samples reduced systolic (PAS) and diastolic (PAD) blood pressure levels by 29.31-30.47 % and 36.69-36.98 %. In the glucose tolerance test (GTT) HEMU showed a reduction in blood sugar levels of 10.94 % on the first day, and of 14.83 % on day 30. TEMO and TAMO samples showed lower malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations of 7.0 and 7.3 µM, respectively. HEMU and TEMU showed a higher superoxide dismutase (SOD) concentration of 1.29 and 1.12 U/mL, respectively. Conclusions: extracts of S. rebaudiana can help to control weight gain, to decrease blood pressure and the incidence of diabetes, and to reduce oxidative damage.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: las plantas medicinales han mostrado tener aplicaciones terapéuticas en el tratamiento de diferentes enfermedades, entre ellas las enfermedades crónicas degenerativas presentes en el síndrome metabólico (SM). Objetivos: evaluar el efecto en el control del peso, así como el efecto antihipertensivo, antihiperglucémico y antioxidante, de extractos acuosos y etanólicos de hojas y tallos de Stevia rebaudiana, variedad criolla INIFAP C01, producidas en los municipios de Muna y Mocochá (Yucatán, México). Métodos: se administraron por vía oral extractos acuosos y etanólicos de hojas (HAMU y HEMU, respectivamente) y tallos procedentes de Muna (TAMU y TEMU, respectivamente), así como extractos acuosos y etanólicos de hojas (HAMO y HEMO, respectivamente) y tallos de Mocochá (TAMO y TEMO, respectivamente), a ratas Wistar macho en las que se indujo un SM. Se registraron los pesos y se midieron los niveles de presión arterial (PA) y glucosa en sangre, así como los niveles de malondialdehído (MDA) y superóxido-dismutasa (SOD) en plasma sanguíneo. Resultados: TAMU y HAMO mostraron porcentajes de reducción del peso del 1,91 % y 1,57 %, respectivamente. HEMU y HAMU mostraron porcentajes de reducción de la presión arterial sistólica (PAS) y diastólica (PAD) del 30,47-29,31 % y 36,98-36,69 %, respectivamente. En el test de tolerancia oral a la glucosa (TTOG), HEMU mostró porcentajes de reducción de la glucosa sanguínea del 10,94 % en el día uno y del 14,83 % en el día 30. TEMO y TAMO mostraron una menor concentración de MDA, de 7,0 y 7,3 µM, respectivamente, y HEMU y TEMU mostraron una mayor concentración de SOD, de 1,29 y 1,12 U/mL, respectivamente. Conclusiones: los extractos de S. rebaudiana pueden ayudar a controlar el aumento de peso, disminuir las cifras de presión arterial y la incidencia de diabetes, y reducir el daño oxidativo.

La COVID-19 en personas hipertensas / COVID-19 in hypertensive people

La COVID-19 es una enfermedad infecciosa causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, que afecta de forma más grave a personas en edades avanzadas de la vida y a pacientes con inmunodepresión y/o afecciones crónicas, como la hipertensión arterial, de gran significación en la mortalidad por enfermedades cardiovasculares y cerebrovasculares. Con este artículo se buscó actualizar los conocimientos sobre el nivel de gravedad de la COVID-19 en pacientes hipertensos y su asociación con el consumo de fármacos antihipertensivos de los grupos de los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina y los antagonistas de los receptores de la angiotensina II. Asimismo, se ofrecen evidencias científicas acerca de que la hipertensión arterial es un predictor clínico de gravedad en pacientes con dicha enfermedad infecciosa, lo cual se manifiesta sobre todo en las edades mayores de 60 años, y de que la suspensión de forma preventiva de los mencionados tratamientos antihipertensivos puede conducir a inestabilidad clínica y a resultados desfavorables.

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that affects people in advanced ages of life, patients with immunodepression and/or chronic affections, as hypertension, in a more serious way, being the latter of great significance in the mortality due to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. With this work we wanted to update the knowledge on the COVID-19 serious condition level in hypertensive patients and its association with the consumption of antihypertensive drugs of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and antagonists of angiotensin II receptors groups. In the same way, scientific evidences are offered on the fact that hypertension is a clinical predictor of a serious condition in patients with this infectious disease, that is manifested mainly in people older than 60 years, and that the suspension in a preventive way of the mentioned antihypertensive treatments can lead to clinical instability and unfavorable results.

Caracterización clínica-epidemiológica de la hipertensión arterial / Clinical-epidemiological characterization of arterial hypertension

Introducción: La hipertensión arterial constituye uno de los problemas médicos más importantes de la medicina contemporánea en los países desarrollados y se le ha denominado la plaga silenciosa del Siglo XXI. Objetivo: Caracterizar clínica y epidemiológicamente la hipertensión arterial en pacientes hipertensos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte longitudinal prospectivo. El universo estuvo constituido por 193 pacientes hipertensos de la población del consultorio 7 del Policlínico: Aleida Fernández Chardiet, en el período comprendido entre enero y diciembre del año 2017. Se utilizaron distribuciones de frecuencias, cálculos porcentuales y medidas de tendencia central. Resultados: Del total de pacientes, 48,7 por ciento pertenecía al grupo de edad 40 y 59 años. Predominaron las féminas (112/58,03 por ciento) y los pacientes de piel negra (36,8 por ciento). El factor de riesgo modificable que predominó fue el tabaquismo, presente en 62,7 por ciento 55,4 por ciento presentó cifras de tensión arterial controladas. La mayoría usaba 2 fármacos antihipertensivos (44,6 por ciento). Conclusiones: La hipertensión arterial en el adulto es mejor controlada a menor edad y cuando se utilizan dos fármacos. El principal factor de riesgo de los hipertensos fue el tabaquismo(AU)

Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most important medical problems of contemporary medicine in developed countries and it has been named the silent plague of the twenty-first century. Objective: To describe clinical and epidemiologically arterial hypertension in hypertensive patients. Methods: An observational, descriptive and prospective longitudinal study was carried out. The sample was of 193 hypertensive patients of the population belonging to the Family Doctor's office num. 7, Aleyda Fernández Chardiet Teaching Polyclinic, in the period between January and December, 2017. Frequency distributions, percentage calculations and measures of central tendency were used. Results: Of the total number of patients, 48.7 percent belonged to the age group from 40 to 59 years. There was a predominance of females (112; 58.03 percent) and patients with black skin (36.8 percent). The predominant modifiable risk factor was smoking habit that was present in the 62.7 percent; while the 55.4 percent presented controlled blood pressure´s numbers. Most of the patients used two antihypertensive drugs (44.6 percent). Conclusions: Hypertension in adults is better controlled at a lower age and when using two drugs. The main risk factor of hypertensive patients was smoking habit(AU)

[Principal conclusions of the Argentine Consensus on Arterial Hypertension]. / Principales conclusiones del Consenso Argentino de Hipertensión Arterial.

A summary is presented in this article of the principal concepts of the Argentine Consensus on Arterial Hypertension, which has been carried out for the first time jointly by the three main scientific societies associated with the diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension in Argentina (Argentine Society of Arterial Hypertension, Argentine Society of Cardiology and Argentine Federation of Cardiology). Among its main points, is emphasised the need to improve the diagnosis and control of high blood pressure, the use of ambulatory blood pressure measurement techniques, the importance of the risk stratification of the hypertensive patient, and the early use of pharmacological combinations in the treatment as a means to quickly achieve control. Finally, it lists the main recommendations for the management of hypertension in special populations, such as pregnant women, elderly people, diabetics, resistant patients, as well as patients with chronic kidney disease.

Adherencia terapéutica antihipertensiva en adultos mayores / Adesão à terapia anti-hipertensiva em idosos / Adherence to antihypertensive therapy in elderly patients

Introducción: la hipertensión es el principal factor de riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, por tanto, la adopción responsable del tratamiento antihipertensivo es fundamental para el control adecuado de las cifras tensionales. Objetivo: caracterizar la adherencia al tratamiento antihipertensivo en los pacientes adultos mayores del consultorio de Arroyo Bueno del policlínico Fausto Favier Favier del área de salud de Palenque de Yateras en la provincia Guantánamo de junio a diciembre del 2017. Método: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal en los 21 pacientes adultos mayores hipertensos del consultorio. La información se obtuvo a través de una entrevista a pacientes y familiares apoyados en una guía en correspondencia con las variables a investigar (edad, sexo, medicamento prescrito, enfermedades asociadas, efectos indeseables) y de las historias clínicas. La adherencia se evaluó según el Test de Cumplimiento Autocomunicado de Morisky-Green. Resultados: el 57,1 por ciento de los pacientes correspondieron al sexo femenino y el 52,4 por ciento tenían entre 60 y 60 años de edad; la mayoría de los adultos mayores no tenían controlada su presión arterial 66,7 por ciento y en el 80,9 por ciento de ellos se identificó inadecuada adherencia al tratamiento antihipertensivo por diversos motivos pero el incumplimiento por las reacciones adversas de los medicamentos fue el más frecuente para un 28,6 por ciento; entre éstas se reportaron el decaimiento en un 52,4 por ciento, la tos nocturna en un 47,6 por ciento y los calambres musculares en el 33,3 por ciento. Conclusiones: la mayoría de los pacientes no se adherían al tratamiento antihipertensivo por diversas causas, más prevaleció el temor a las reacciones adversas, situación que condicionó el pobre control de la presión arterial de los mismos(AU)

Introduction: hypertension is the main risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, therefore, the responsible adoption of antihypertensive treatment is fundamental for the adequate control of the blood pressure figures. Objective: to characterize adherence to antihypertensive treatment in elderly patients in the Arroyo Bueno clinic of the Fausto Favier Favier polyclinic in the health area of Palenque de Yateras in Guantánamo province from June to December 2017. Method: a study was conducted descriptive, cross-sectional in the 21 hypertensive elderly patients of the office. The information was obtained through an interview with patients and relatives supported by a guide in correspondence with the variables to be investigated (age, sex, prescribed medication, associated diseases, undesirable effects) and the medical records. Adherence was assessed according to the MoriskyGreen Self-Reported Compliance Test. Results: 57.1 percent of the patients corresponded to the female sex and 52.4 percent were between 60 and 60 years of age; Most of the older adults did not have their blood pressure under control, 66.7 percent and in 80.9 percent of them inadequate adherence to antihypertensive treatment was identified for various reasons, but noncompliance due to adverse drug reactions was the most frequent. 28.6 percent; among these, the decline was reported in 52.4 percent, night cough in 47.6 percent and muscle cramps in 33.3 percent. Conclusions: the majority of patients did not adhere to antihypertensive treatment for various reasons, but the fear of adverse reactions prevailed, a situation that conditioned the poor control of their blood pressure(AU)

Introdução: a hipertensão é o principal fator de risco das doenças cardiovasculares, portanto, a adoção responsável do tratamento antihipertensivo é fundamental para o controle adequado dos valores da pressão arterial. Objetivo: Caracterizar a adesão ao tratamento antihipertensivo em pacientes idosos escritório Boa policlínica do Arroyo Fausto Favier Favier área de saúde de Palenque de Yateras na província de Guantánamo de junho a dezembro de 2017. Método: Foi realizado um estudo descritivo, transversal nos 21 pacientes idosos hipertensos do consultório. As informações foram obtidas por meio de entrevista com pacientes e familiares apoiados por um guia em correspondência às variáveis a serem investigadas (idade, sexo, medicação prescrita, doenças associadas, efeitos indesejáveis) e prontuários. A adesão foi avaliada de acordo com o Teste de Conformidade Auto-Relatado de Morisky-Green. Resultados: 57,1 por cento dos pacientes correspondiam ao sexo feminino e 52,4 por cento tinham entre 60 e 60 anos de idade; A maioria dos idosos não tinha a pressão arterial controlada, 66,7 por cento e em 80,9 por cento deles a adesão inadequada ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo foi identificada por vários motivos, mas a não adesão devido a reações adversas a medicamentos foi a mais frequente. 28,6 por cento; dentre estes, o declínio foi relatado em 52,4 por cento, tosse noturna em 47,6 por cento e cãibras musculares em 33,3 por cento. Conclusões: a maioria dos pacientes não aderiu ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo por várias razões, mas prevaleceu o medo de reações adversas, situação que condicionou o mau controle da pressão arterial(AU)

Control y evaluación de la microalbuminuria en una población del estado de Nayarit, México. Estudio realizado mediante la automedición a préstamo de la presión arterial / Control and evaluation of microalbuminuria in a population of the state of Nayarit, Mexico. Study conducted by self-measurement on loan of blood pressure

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES Existen antecedentes de que el control estricto de las cifras de presión arterial puede repercutir favorablemente evitando la aparición de microalbuminuria y, por tanto, previniendo la nefropatía, asimismo, disminuye significativamente los desenlaces fatales por enfermedad cardiovascular y cerebrovascular. OBJETIVO Demostrar que el control estricto de las cifras tensionales puede disminuir la microalbuminuria. MATERIAL Y METODO Estudio observacional y descriptivo efectuado de enero a diciembre de 2017, en el que se evaluaron pacientes con diagnóstico establecido de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión arterial sistémica o ambas; la selección fue aleatoria. A estos pacientes se les incorporó en un protocolo de automedición a préstamo de la presión arterial. No se incluyeron pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica. RESULTADOS Se incluyeron 200 pacientes en quienes se midió la correlación entre múltiples variables y la existencia de microalbuminuria. Se encontró correlación estadísticamente significativa al segmentar a los pacientes según la clasificación de ACC/AHA 2017 y posterior al ajuste de la dosis de antihipertensivo con valor de p = 0.00001. CONCLUSIONES Con estos hallazgos podría plantearse el ajuste del tratamiento con base en las cifras tensionales del paciente, sin importar si el tratamiento es con IECAS o ARA II.

Abstract: BACKGROUND There are precedents that the strict control of the blood pressure figures can have a favorable impact avoiding the development of microalbuminuria, and therefore preventing the appearance of nephropathy, as well as significantly reducing fatal outcomes due to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. OBJECTIVE To show that strict control of tension figures can impact decreasing the microalbuminuria. MATERIAL AND METHOD An observational and descriptive study was done from January to December 2017 with patients with an established diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and/or systemic hypertension, with random selection. These patients were incorporated into a Self-Commissioning Protocol to loan blood pressure. Patients with chronic kidney disease were not included. RESULTS There were included 200 patients. The correlation between multiple variables and the presence of microalbuminuria was measured finding a statistically significant correlation when segmenting patients according to the ACC/AHA 2017 classification and after adjusting the antihypertensive dose with p = 0.00001. CONCLUSIONS Treatment should be adjusted based on the patient's blood pressure, regardless of whether the treatment is with IECAS or ARA II.

[Recommendations on the treatment of hypertension in the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke]. / Recomendaciones sobre el tratamiento de la hipertensión arterial en la prevención secundaria del ictus isquémico.

Stroke continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. One of the main problems with a patient who has survived from a stroke is the possibility of developing a new vascular episode again. Hypertension is the modifiable vascular risk factor with the greatest impact for both primary prevention and stroke recurrence. The Group for the study of Hypertension and Brain (GEHYC) from the Spanish Society of Hypertension aims to spread the importance of strict control of blood pressure in order to prevent cerebrovascular diseases. In this article, this multidisciplinary Group reviews the latest evidence regarding antihypertensive treatment and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke.

Clevidipine for hypertension treatment in pheochromocytoma surgery. / Clevidipino como antihipertensivo en la cirugía de feocromocitoma.

Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-producing tumour and laparoscopic adrenalectomy is its treatment of choice. During pneumoperitoneum insufflation and tumour handling there is a high risk of massive catecholamine release and hypertensive crisis. After tumour excision, severe arterial hypotension is a common effect, due to relative vasodilation and the residual effect of antihypertensive drugs. We report the case of a patient with pheochromocytoma who was treated with laparoscopic adrenalectomy. During surgical manipulation there was a sudden hypertensive peak that could be controlled quickly with clevidipine infusion. After tumour resection, clevidipine perfusion was stopped and there were no arterial hypotension episodes. Clevidipine is a new intravenous calcium antagonist with rapid onset of action and short half-life that has no residual effect and does not produce arterial hypotension after tumour resection. For these reasons, it can be a first-choice drug for this kind of surgery.

[Combination for initial therapy in hypertension, is it useful?] / ¿Es útil el inicio de tratamiento con combinaciones antihipertensivas?

Hypertension represents the first cause of mortality worldwide because a leading role in development of cardiovascular and renal diseases. Evidence about the benefits of controlling hypertension is overwhelming, but adequate control of blood pressure is still poor even in high-income countries. At least one of 2 hypertensive patients suffers from uncontrolled blood pressure. Nearly 75% of hypertensive patients do not achieve adequate control with monotherapy. Strategies to improve control include avoiding inertia in initiating pharmacological treatment, prompt shift to combined therapy from monotherapy, initial treatment with a 2-drug combination, and use of fixed-dose combinations in a single pill. This review focuses in benefits of initiating treatment combining antihypertensive drugs.

Costo-efectividad del tratamiento antihipertensivo en pacientes de 2 áreas de salud del municipio de Santiago de Cuba en 2013 / Cost-effectiveness of the antihypertensive treatment in patients of 2 health areas from Santiago de Cuba municipality in 2013

En 2013 se realizó un estudio de evaluación para determinar la eficiencia económica del tratamiento antihipertensivo en pacientes mayores de 15 años de uno u otro sexo, pertenecientes a 2 áreas de salud del municipio de Santiago de Cuba desde las perspectivas social e institucional. Mediante un muestreo no probabilístico se escogió una muestra de 700 integrantes y se estimaron los costos directos, indirectos y totales para cada alternativa terapéutica. La medida de efectividad se basó en las razones de costo - efectividad y efectividad incremental. Desde las mencionadas perspectivas, el costo promedio de la asistencia al paciente hipertenso en el Policlínico Universitario Julián Grimau García fue superior al del Dr Carlos J Finlay, debido a que en el primero resultó más costosa la atención secundaria de salud en comparación con el segundo. En el área de salud Julián Grimau García se logró ser más eficientes en el control de la hipertensión arterial, tanto en los costos promedios como incrementales. La mayor efectividad compensó el costo adicional, principalmente desde el punto de vista institucional(AU)

An evaluation study to determine the economic efficiency of the antihypertensive treatment in patients over 15 years from both sexes, belonging to 2 health areas of the municipality of Santiago de Cuba was carried out in 2013 from the social and institutional perspectives. By means of a non probabilistic sampling a sample of 700 members was chosen and the direct, indirect and totals costs for each therapeutic alternative were considered. The measure of effectiveness was based on the cost - effectiveness and increasing effectiveness reasons. From the mentioned perspectives, the average cost of the hypertensive patient assistance in Julián Grimau García University Polyclinic was higher than that of Dr Carlos J Finlay polyclinic, because in the first one the secondary health care was more expensive in comparison with the second. In the Julián Grimau García health area was possible to be more efficient in the control of hypertension, either in the average or increasing costs. The higher effectiveness compensated the additional cost, mainly from the institutional point of view(AU)

Costo-efectividad del tratamiento antihipertensivo en pacientes de 2 áreas de salud del municipio de Santiago de Cuba en 2013 / Cost-effectiveness of the antihypertensive treatment in patients of 2 health areas from Santiago de Cuba municipality in 2013

En 2013 se realizó un estudio de evaluación para determinar la eficiencia económica del tratamiento antihipertensivo en pacientes mayores de 15 años de uno u otro sexo, pertenecientes a 2 áreas de salud del municipio de Santiago de Cuba desde las perspectivas social e institucional. Mediante un muestreo no probabilístico se escogió una muestra de 700 integrantes y se estimaron los costos directos, indirectos y totales para cada alternativa terapéutica. La medida de efectividad se basó en las razones de costo - efectividad y efectividad incremental. Desde las mencionadas perspectivas, el costo promedio de la asistencia al paciente hipertenso en el Policlínico Universitario "Julián Grimau García" fue superior al del "Dr. Carlos J. Finlay", debido a que en el primero resultó más costosa la atención secundaria de salud en comparación con el segundo. En el área de salud "Julián Grimau García" se logró ser más eficientes en el control de la hipertensión arterial, tanto en los costos promedios como incrementales. La mayor efectividad compensó el costo adicional, principalmente desde el punto de vista institucional

An evaluation study to determine the economic efficiency of the antihypertensive treatment in patients over 15 years from both sexes, belonging to 2 health areas of the municipality of Santiago de Cuba was carried out in 2013 from the social and institutional perspectives. By means of a non probabilistic sampling a sample of 700 members was chosen and the direct, indirect and totals costs for each therapeutic alternative were considered. The measure of effectiveness was based on the cost - effectiveness and increasing effectiveness reasons. From the mentioned perspectives, the average cost of the hypertensive patient assistance in "Julián Grimau García" University Polyclinic was higher than that of "Dr. Carlos J. Finlay" polyclinic, because in the first one the secondary health care was more expensive in comparison with the second. In the "Julián Grimau García" health area was possible to be more efficient in the control of hypertension, either in the average or increasing costs. The higher effectiveness compensated the additional cost, mainly from the institutional point of view

Adherencia al tratamiento antihipertensivo en pacientes mayores de 60 años / Adherence to antihypertensive therapy in patients over 60 years old

Introducción: a pesar de que el tratamiento de la Hipertensión Arterial reduce sus complicaciones y la mortalidad por este padecimiento, alrededor de 30 por ciento de los hipertensos no está bien controlado. El incumplimiento del tratamiento se considera el principal factor responsable del mal control de la enfermedad. Objetivo: caracterizar la adherencia al tratamiento antihipertensivo de los pacientes mayores de 60 años del Consultorio 16, Policlínico 26 de Julio, Municipio Playa, La Habana. Material y Método: se realizó una investigación descriptiva de corte transversal en 245 hipertensos mayores de 60 años con tratamiento farmacológico. Las variables estudiadas fueron edad, sexo biológico, grado de escolaridad, tratamiento prescrito, adherencia al tratamiento, y motivo de la no adherencia. Resultados: la adherencia al tratamiento fue de 58.3 por ciento. Los pacientes con nivel universitario de escolaridad tuvieron 74 por ciento de adherencia. El esquema terapéutico diario de un único medicamento tuvo la mayor adherencia terapéutica con 73.8 por ciento. La mayor adherencia se encontró en los pacientes que tomaban medicamentos de dosis única diaria: Atenolol (92.3 por ciento), Amlodipino (88,9 por ciento) o Enalapril (88,1 por ciento). Entre los motivos más frecuentes de no adherencia al tratamiento se encontraron olvidar las dosis (40 por ciento) y sentirse bien (38.2 por ciento).Conclusiones: la adherencia a la terapéutica de los pacientes hipertensos mayores de 60 años es baja. Es causado por diversos factores, principalmente el olvido de las tomas de los medicamentos, la polifarmacia y la poca percepción del riesgo para la salud que significa el control inadecuado de la Hipertensión Arterial(AU)

Introduction: although the treatment of Hypertension reduces complications and mortality from this disease, about 30 percent of hypertensive patients are not well controlled. Failure of treatment is considered the responsible and main factor for the poor control of the disease. Objective: to characterize adherence to antihypertensive treatment of patients over 60 years at Consulting room 16, in 26 de Julio Polyclinic, Havana. Material and Method: a descriptive cross-sectional research, in 245 hypertensive patients over 60 years with drug treatment was performed. The variables studied were: age, biological sex, educational level, prescribed treatment, and treatment adherence and non-adherence reason.Results: adherence to treatment was 58.3 percent. Patients with university level of education had 74 percent adherence. The daily treatment regimen of one drug had greater adherence to 73.8 percent. The increased adhesion was found in patients taking drugs with one daily dose: Atenolol (92.3 percent), Amlodipino (88.9 percent) or Enalapril (88.1 percent). Among the most frequent reasons for non-adherence to treatment were found to miss the doses (40 percent) and feeling good(38.2 percent). Conclusions: adherence to therapy of hypertensive patients over 60 years is low. This problem is caused by several factors, mainly forgetting medication intakes, the dosing with a great number of medicines and poor perceptions of health risk which means inadequate control of the disease(AU)