Análisis comparativo del manejo de la insuficiencia cardiaca en 2medios diferentes: rural versus urbano. (Estudio ALBAPIC) / Comparative analysis of heart failure management in two different media rural versus urban. (ALBAPIC Study)

OBJETIVO: Conocer las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y terapéuticas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de IC atendidos en atención primaria de 2 zonas de salud de Albacete, Zona 5 A (características de centro urbano) y Casas Ibáñez (características de centro rural), así como destacar las principales diferencias entre ambos. MÉTODO: Estudio descriptivo y transversal, correspondiente a la primera fase del estudio ALBAPIC. Se han registrado a todos los pacientes de la zona desde el 1 de enero del 2018 hasta el 30 de junio del 2019 que cumplieran el criterio de inclusión: tener diagnóstico de IC en el programa TURRIANO (programa de consulta clínica en Atención Primaria de Castilla-La Mancha). Se registraron las características demográfico-antropométricas y clínicas, los datos analíticos, las exploraciones diagnósticas complementarias, las pautas terapéuticas y las hospitalizaciones durante 12 meses previos a la inclusión. Se realizaron una exploración física y controles electrocardiográficos y bioquímicos en la visita de inclusión. RESULTADOS: Han participado 384 pacientes diagnosticados de IC en ambas zonas de salud (161 en zona urbana y 223 en la rural). Edad media ± desviación estándar 82,24 ± 10,51 años (81,24 ± 9,59 años en zona urbana y 83,37 ± 11 años en rural, con diferencias significativas, p < 0,005. Son mujeres un 54,3% (54% en zona urbana y 54,7% rural). Tenemos una incidencia de IC del 1% en medio urbano y del 1,8% en medio rural. En relación con la prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular, tenemos que la hipertensión sobre todo y las dislipidemias son los más frecuentes, existiendo diferencias según el medio en el que viven. En el medio rural hay mayores tasas de cardiopatías (principalmente isquémicas y por valvulopatía). Los pacientes con IC tienen número alto de enfermedades crónicas concomitantes, siendo entre 4 y 6 más del 60 % de los casos en el medio urbano y entre 1 y 4 en el medio rural. Aproximadamente, un 14% tiene también una enfermedad oncológica en el medio urbano frente a un 21% en el rural. Según los datos de exploración y analítica, las principales variables se encuentran aceptablemente controladas, estando peor controlados los parámetros lipídicos en el centro rural. La media de fármacos prescritos por cada paciente fue de 6,3 en rural y 7,2 urbano. En cuanto a los tratamientos que están tomando se observa que los diuréticos y las estatinas son los más utilizados tanto en el medio rural como urbano. CONCLUSIONES: Existe un aceptable control de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en ambos medios, existiendo diferencias en cuanto a los métodos diagnósticos y tratamientos utilizados

OBJECTIVE: To know the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of patients with a diagnosis of HF treated in primary care of 2 Health Areas of Albacete, Zone 5 A (characteristics of the Urban Center) and Casas Ibañez (characteristics of the Rural Center) as well as to highlight The main differences between the two. METHOD: Descriptive and cross-sectional study, corresponding to the first phase of the ALBAPIC study. All patients in the area who met the inclusion criteria have been registered: Having a diagnosis of HF in the TURRIANO program (consultation program in Primary Care of Castilla la Mancha). Demographic-anthropometric and clinical characteristics, analytical data, complementary diagnostic examinations, therapeutic guidelines and hospitalizations were recorded for 12 months prior to inclusion. A physical examination and electrocardiographic and biochemical controls were performed at the inclusion visit. RESULTS: 384 patients diagnosed with HF in both Health Zone (161 in urban areas and 223 in rural areas) have participated. Average age 82.24 ± 10.51 years (81.24 ± 9.59 years in urban areas and 83.37 ± 11 years in rural areas with significant differences P < .005, 54.3% are women (54% in urban areas and 54.7% in rural areas) We have an incidence of CI of 1% in urban areas and 1.8% in rural areas. The prevalence of CVRF has that hypertension above all and dyslipidemia are the most frequent, with differences depending on the environment in which they live. In the rural environment there are higher rates of heart disease. Patients with HF have a high number of concomitant chronic diseases, being between 4 and 6 more than 60% of cases in the urban environment and between 1 and 4 in the rural environment. Approximately 14% also have an oncological disease in the urban environment compared to 21% in the rural. According to the exploration and analytical data, the main variables are acceptably controlled, the lipid parameters in the rural center being worse controlled. The average number of drugs prescribed by each patient was 6.3 in rural and 7.2 urban. As for the treatments they are taking, it is observed that diuretics and statins. CONCLUSIONS: There is an acceptable control of cardiovascular risk factors in both media, there being differences in the diagnostic methods and treatments used

Comparative analysis of heart failure management in two different media rural versus urban. (ALBAPIC Study). / Análisis comparativo del manejo de la insuficiencia cardiaca en 2medios diferentes: rural versus urbano. (Estudio ALBAPIC).

OBJECTIVE: To know the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of patients with a diagnosis of HF treated in primary care of 2Health Areas of Albacete, Zone 5 A (characteristics of the Urban Center) and Casas Ibañez (characteristics of the Rural Center) as well as to highlight The main differences between the two. METHOD: Descriptive and cross-sectional study, corresponding to the first phase of the ALBAPIC study. All patients in the area who met the inclusion criteria have been registered: Having a diagnosis of HF in the TURRIANO program (consultation program in Primary Care of Castilla la Mancha). Demographic-anthropometric and clinical characteristics, analytical data, complementary diagnostic examinations, therapeutic guidelines and hospitalizations were recorded for 12 months prior to inclusion. A physical examination and electrocardiographic and biochemical controls were performed at the inclusion visit. RESULTS: 384 patients diagnosed with HF in both Health Zone (161 in urban areas and 223 in rural areas) have participated. Average age 82.24±10.51 years (81.24±9.59 years in urban areas and 83.37±11 years in rural areas with significant differences P<.005, 54.3% are women (54% in urban areas and 54.7% in rural areas) We have an incidence of CI of 1% in urban areas and 1.8% in rural areas. The prevalence of CVRF has that hypertension above all and dyslipidemia are the most frequent, with differences depending on the environment in which they live. In the rural environment there are higher rates of heart disease. Patients with HF have a high number of concomitant chronic diseases, being between 4 and 6 more than 60% of cases in the urban environment and between 1 and 4 in the rural environment. Approximately 14% also have an oncological disease in the urban environment compared to 21% in the rural. According to the exploration and analytical data, the main variables are acceptably controlled, the lipid parameters in the rural center being worse controlled. The average number of drugs prescribed by each patient was 6.3 in rural and 7.2 urban. As for the treatments they are taking, it is observed that diuretics and statins. CONCLUSIONS: There is an acceptable control of cardiovascular risk factors in both media, there being differences in the diagnostic methods and treatments used.

Calidad asistencial en el manejo de la insuficiencia cardiaca en una zona básica de salud / Quality care in the management of heart failure in a health area

Objetivo: Análisis de situación de la insuficiencia cardiaca en una zona de salud y evaluación de criterios de calidad. Método: Estudio observacional transversal de los pacientes diagnosticados de insuficiencia cardiaca mediante historia clínica en el programa informático «Turriano». Se analizan las variables: comorbilidades, control de factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV), tratamientos, número de enfermedades crónicas e ingresos. También se analiza el grado de adherencia terapéutica para fármacos en relación con la insuficiencia cardiaca mediante la determinación del cociente entre el porcentaje de fármacos prescritos y el de fármacos retirados de farmacia, según el programa de prescripción de Turriano. El estudio consiste en un ciclo de mejora o ciclo evaluativo, siguiendo la metodología propuesta por Palmer para evaluar la calidad de la asistencia ambulatoria. Resultados: Se incluyó a 161 pacientes, con una edad media de 81,24 años; un 54,6% eran mujeres. Las dolencias asociadas eran hipertensión arterial (95%), diabetes (42,2%), dislipidemias (8,9%), obesidad (49,1%) y neoplasias (13,7%). Un 62,2% tenían diagnosticado algún tipo de cardiopatía: el 29,2% cardiopatía isquémica, el 46,6% arritmias cardiacas y el 20,5% valvulopatías. Mas del 60% tenían entre 4 y 6 enfermedades concomitantes. En cuanto a los FRCV, se observa un aceptable control. Un 70% tomaban tratamiento de diuréticos, un 32 y un 35% inhibidores de la enzima conversora de la angiotensina y antagonistas del receptor de la angiotensina II. Más del 20% han tenido 1-2 ingresos en el último año, con descompensación cardiaca como principal causa. Hubo un 16% de mortalidad. Conclusiones: Los pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca tienen importante número de enfermedades crónicas concomitantes, si bien hay un aceptable control de los FRCV

Objective: To analyse the heart failure situation in a health area, as well quality criteria. Method: Cross-sectional observational study of patients diagnosed with heart failure by collecting data from their clinical history in the «Turriano» computer program. The variables analysed were, comorbidities, control of cardiovascular risk factors, treatments, number of chronic diseases, and admissions. The level of adherence to drugs in relation to heart failure by determining the ratio between the percentage of prescribed drugs and drugs withdrawn from pharmacy is also analysed using the Turriano prescription program. The study consisted of an improvement cycle or evaluative cycle, following the methodology proposed by Palmer to evaluate the quality of ambulatory care. Results: A total of 161 patients were included, with a mean age of 81.24 years, and 54.6% were women. Almost all of them (95%) had disease associated high blood pressure, including diabetes 42.2%, dyslipidaemia 8.9%, obesity 49.1%, and cancer 13.7% Some type of heart disease was diagnosed in 62.2% of patients with 29.2% ischaemic heart disease, 46.6% cardiac arrhythmias, and 20.5% valve diseases. More than 60% had between 4 and 6 concomitant diseases. An acceptable control is observed as regards the cardiovascular risk factors. Diuretic treatment was taken by 70%, with 32% and 35% taking angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. More than 20% have had 1-2 admissions in the last year, with cardiac decompensation being the main cause. There was 16% mortality. Conclusions: Patients with heart failure have a significant number of chronic concomitant diseases, although there is an acceptable cardiovascular risk factors control. There are quality criteria that can be improved

Quality care in the management of heart failure in a health area. / Calidad asistencial en el manejo de la insuficiencia cardiaca en una zona básica de salud.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the heart failure situation in a health area, as well quality criteria. METHOD: Cross-sectional observational study of patients diagnosed with heart failure by collecting data from their clinical history in the «Turriano¼ computer program. The variables analysed were, comorbidities, control of cardiovascular risk factors, treatments, number of chronic diseases, and admissions. The level of adherence to drugs in relation to heart failure by determining the ratio between the percentage of prescribed drugs and drugs withdrawn from pharmacy is also analysed using the Turriano prescription program. The study consisted of an improvement cycle or evaluative cycle, following the methodology proposed by Palmer to evaluate the quality of ambulatory care. RESULTS: A total of 161 patients were included, with a mean age of 81.24 years, and 54.6% were women. Almost all of them (95%) had disease associated high blood pressure, including diabetes 42.2%, dyslipidaemia 8.9%, obesity 49.1%, and cancer 13.7% Some type of heart disease was diagnosed in 62.2% of patients with 29.2% ischaemic heart disease, 46.6% cardiac arrhythmias, and 20.5% valve diseases. More than 60% had between 4 and 6 concomitant diseases. An acceptable control is observed as regards the cardiovascular risk factors. Diuretic treatment was taken by 70%, with 32% and 35% taking angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. More than 20% have had 1-2 admissions in the last year, with cardiac decompensation being the main cause. There was 16% mortality. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with heart failure have a significant number of chronic concomitant diseases, although there is an acceptable cardiovascular risk factors control. There are quality criteria that can be improved.