Handgrip Strength and Clinical Evolution of People Living with HIV: A Mini Narrative Review.

HIV infection is a worldwide epidemic. Antiretroviral therapy allows people living with HIV (PLHIV) increased longevity and a better quality of life. Among the various ways of monitoring the clinical evolution of PLHIV, handgrip strength (HGS) is a promising strategy, as this test can be used to assess the health condition quickly and at a low cost. In this sense, the present study aims to describe, through a literature review, the relationship between HGS and the clinical evolution of PLHIV, especially with morbimortality. Initially, it is highlighted that aging, HIV infection, and excess body fat are related to the loss of HGS in PLHIV. Furthermore, PLHIV is more likely to present cardiometabolic diseases that can be aggravated by reduced HGS. Thus, in people without positive HIV serology, low HGS indirectly, through the presence of risk factors or cardiometabolic diseases, or directly increases the chance of mortality. In conclusion, the lack of studies on this topic for PLHIV is highlighted, and more longitudinal studies, including control groups, are needed.

Circulating zinc levels and cardiometabolic risk-related variables in adults / Niveles de zinc circulante y variables relacionadas con el riesgo cardiometabólico en adultos

Introduction. Altered serum zinc levels, lower and higher than values in healthy controls, have been observed in individuals affected by non-communicable chronic diseases. However, to date, studies describing potential determinants of zinc levels in general populations free of chronic diseases appear to be limited. Objective. To evaluate whether nutrient intake, biochemical and clinical measures, lifestyle, and family history of cardio-metabolic diseases are independently associated with zinc levels in apparently healthy individuals. Materials and methods. We evaluated 239 healthy subjects. Serum zinc was measured via flame atomic absorption spectrometry, and the remaining biochemical markers were assessed using enzymatic colorimetric methods. Standard techniques were employed to quantify waist circumference, height, and weight. Body fat was measured via bioimpedance, and blood pressure was measured using digital sphygmomanometers. We applied a survey to record the personal and family history of non-communicable chronic diseases, and nutrient intake was estimated using the 24-hour recall method. Results. Women had lower serum zinc levels than men. In multivariate analyzes, total fat intake (ß = -0.15; standard error = 0.03; p < 0.001), plasma log-triglycerides (ß = -10.18; standard error = 3.9; p = 0.010), and female gender (ß = -6.81; standard error = 3.3; p = 0.043) were significant predictors for serum zinc levels. Zinc intake was not significantly related to serum zinc in univariate and multivariate analyses. Conclusions. Variables related to cardiometabolic risk, such as plasma triglyceride levels and total fat intake, were associated with serum zinc levels in individuals without a diagnosis of chronic or infectious/inflammatory diseases. Further studies are required to confirm our findings and to evaluate possible biological mechanisms for these relationships.

Introducción: Se han observado niveles séricos alterados de zinc, más altos o más bajos, en personas afectadas por enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. Sin embargo, la información sobre determinantes de zinc sérico en poblaciones sin enfermedad crónica es muy limitada. OBJETIVO: Evaluar si la ingestión de nutrientes, las medidas bioquímicas y clínicas, el estilo de vida y los antecedentes familiares de las enfermedades cardiometabólicas están asociados de forma independiente con los niveles de zinc en individuos aparentemente sanos. Materiales y métodos. Se evaluaron 239 sujetos sanos. El zinc sérico se midió por espectrometría de absorción atómica de llama y el resto de los marcadores bioquímicos por métodos enzimáticos-colorimétricos. Se utilizaron técnicas estándar para medir la antropometría. Se aplicó una encuesta para registrar antecedentes personales y familiares, y se estimó el consumo de nutrientes por recordatorio de 24 horas. RESULTADOS: Las mujeres tenían niveles séricos de zinc más bajos que los hombres. En los análisis multivariados, la ingestión total de grasas (ß = -0,15; error estándar = 0,03; p <0,001), los triglicéridos plasmáticos (ß = -10,18; error estándar = 3,9; p = 0,010), y el sexo femenino (ß = -6,81; error estándar = 3.3; p = 0,043) fueron predictores significativos de los niveles séricos de zinc. La ingestión de zinc no estuvo significativamente relacionada con el zinc sérico en los análisis univariados y multivariados. CONCLUSIONES: Las variables relacionadas con el riesgo cardiometabólico como los niveles de triglicéridos y la ingestión total de grasas se asociaron con los niveles de zinc en individuos sin diagnóstico de enfermedades crónicas o infecciosas-inflamatorias. Se requieren más estudios para confirmar estos hallazgos, así como la evaluación de los posibles mecanismos biológicos de estas relaciones.

Key Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Take-Up in Remote Rural Areas: Evidence From Colombia.

Objetives: The adoption of vaccines was a crucial factor in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. However, vaccination rates between rural and urban areas varied greatly. In this paper, our objective is to understand the individual and institutional factors associated with the uptake of vaccines in remote rural areas in Colombia. Methods: We interviewed a random sample of 800 households (1,592 individuals) in remote rural areas of Antioquia (Colombia) during February 2022 when vaccinations were available. Then, we use a linear probability model to explain the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine. Results: The results indicate that the probability of having at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is positively associated with access to information, trust in police and army, and the perceived risk of contracting COVID-19. Trust in the church is negatively related to vaccination. Conclusion: Institutions can play a critical role in the management of pandemics. Timely information on the risks associated with the disease and perceived riskiness are key factors that mobilize the population to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Impact of Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk on the Quality of Life of People Living with HIV.

BACKGROUND: The time elapsed since HIV infection diagnosis (TdiagHIV) affects the quality of life (QoL) and can get worse when chronic illnesses start. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular risk (CVR) on the QoL of people living with HIV (PLHIV). METHODS: Cross-sectional study, with 60 PLHIV followed at a Reference Center in the city of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil. Data collection involved sociodemographic, clinical, CVR, MetS, and QoL information. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with the BioEstat 5.3 program adopting p<0.05. RESULTS: There was a predominance of men (61.7%), aged ≤38 years (53.3%), with a TdiagHIV of 97.88±85.65 months and use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) of 80.13±69.37 months. The worst domain of QoL was concern about confidentiality (40 points), and the best was medication concerns (95 points). MetS predominated at 18.3% and a moderate CVR at 11.7%. MetS was positively associated with age >38 years, the female sex, with the lowest score in QoL for general function, and the highest for TdiagHIV and the use of ART (p<0.05). A moderate CRV was positively related to higher TdiagHIV and ART use, and low HDL-c, and the lowest score for QoL was found for trust in a professional (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: PLHIV who are older, have a higher TdiagHIV, and use ART are more likely to develop MetS and moderate CVR. The presence of these diseases in PLHIV causes impairment in areas of QoL.

Gender differences in the perception of leptospirosis severity, behaviours, and Leptospira exposure risk in urban Brazil: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Vulnerability to climate hazards and infectious diseases are not gender-neutral, meaning that men, women, boys, girls, and other gender identities experience different health risks. Leptospirosis, a zoonotic climate sensitive infectious disease, is commonly transmitted to humans via contact with animals and the environment, particularly soil and flood water. Gender differences in leptospiral infection risk are reported globally, with men consistently found to be at higher risk than women. However, the drivers of this difference in risk are poorly understood. Previous studies suggest that the interplay of knowledge, perceptions, and behaviours may shape differential infection risk among genders. Methodology/Principal Findings: To examine gender differences in Leptospira exposure risk we conducted a cross-sectional serosurvey among adult participants (n = 761) in four urban, marginalised, informal settlements in the city of Salvador, Brazil. We found that seroprevalence was 14.6% and 9.4% across men and women respectively. We then applied causal inference methodology to a two-part sex-disaggregated analysis to investigate: 1) the association of perceptions and behaviours with Leptospira seropositivity and 2) the association of perceptions with behaviours. We found that men who perceived leptospirosis as extremely serious had lower odds of seropositivity, walking through sewage water, or walking barefoot, suggesting an important link between perceptions, behaviours, and exposure risk. These associations were not found in women, and these behaviours were not associated with seropositivity in men or women. Conclusions: Our results highlight perceived severity of disease as a potential driver of behaviour in men, and perceptions of disease may be an important target for health education programs. Furthermore, our study identifies evidence gaps in the understanding of infection risks in women. As the first sex-disaggregated study investigating Leptospira infection risks, we advocate for a gendered lens in future studies to further understand risks specific to different gender identities.

Factores de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes geriátricos atendidos en el centro de salud INNFA / Cardiovascular risk factors in geriatric patients attended at the INNFA health center / Factores de risco cardiovascular em doentes geriátricos atendidos no centro de saúde do INNFA

Los llamados factores de riesgo cardiovascular conductuales, como la dieta inadecuada, sedentarismo, el consumo excesivo de alcohol y el tabaquismo, aumentan la probabilidad de ataque cardíaco y accidente cerebrovascular, incluso cuando coexisten en personas sin padecimientos previos. Objetivo fue identificar los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes geriátricos del Centro de salud INNFA, en Macas, Ecuador. Metodología: Investigación con enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, alcance descriptivo, de corte transversal, empleó una muestra de 40 pacientes geriátricos atendidos en el Centro de Salud referido, la técnica para la recolección de datos fue la encuesta y el instrumento un cuestionario de riesgos cardiovasculares. La muestra de estudio se caracterizó por el predominio del sexo femenino y edades entre 60 y 69 años en los pacientes, condiciones socio-económicas que pueden incrementar el riesgo cardiovascular como como nivel educativo básico y la remuneración menor a un salario básico unificado. Conclusión: La mayoría de los pacientes presentaban dos o más factores de riesgo y entre estos predominaron la hipertensión arterial, hipercolesterolemia, sobrepeso, consumo excesivo de bebidas alcohólicas y la diabetes mellitus.

The so-called behavioral cardiovascular risk factors, such as inadequate diet, sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, increase the probability of heart attack and stroke, even when they coexist in persons with no previous conditions. The objective was to identify cardiovascular risk factors in geriatric patients at the INNFA health center in Macas, Ecuador. Methodology: Research with a quantitative approach, non-experimental design, descriptive scope, cross-sectional, used a sample of 40 geriatric patients attended at the referred health center, the technique for data collection was the survey and the instrument was a cardiovascular risk questionnaire. The study sample was characterized by the predominance of female sex and age between 60 and 69 years in patients, socio-economic conditions that may increase cardiovascular risk such as basic education level and remuneration lower than a unified basic salary. Conclusion: Most of the patients had two or more risk factors and among these, arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and diabetes mellitus predominated.

Os chamados factores de risco cardiovascular comportamentais, como a alimentação inadequada, o sedentarismo, o consumo excessivo de álcool e o tabagismo, aumentam a probabilidade de enfarte do miocárdio e de acidente vascular cerebral, mesmo quando coexistem em pessoas sem patologias prévias. O objetivo foi identificar os factores de risco cardiovascular em pacientes geriátricos do centro de saúde INNFA em Macas, Equador. Metodologia: Investigação com abordagem quantitativa, desenho não experimental, âmbito descritivo, transversal, com uma amostra de 40 pacientes geriátricos atendidos no referido centro de saúde, a técnica de recolha de dados foi um inquérito e o instrumento foi um questionário de risco cardiovascular. A amostra do estudo caracterizou-se pelo predomínio do sexo feminino e idade entre 60 e 69 anos, condições socioeconómicas que podem aumentar o risco cardiovascular como o nível de escolaridade básico e remuneração inferior a um salário base unificado. Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes apresentava dois ou mais fatores de risco e, dentre estes, predominaram a hipertensão arterial, a hipercolesterolemia, o excesso de peso, o consumo excessivo de bebidas alcoólicas e o diabetes mellitus.

Social vulnerability and cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents.

BACKGROUND: Social vulnerability can influence in the development of cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents (CRF). For this reason, the objective of our study was to evaluate the presence of CRF in adolescents, according to social vulnerability. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with 517 adolescents of both sexes, from 10 to 19 years of age, classified into 2 groups by social vulnerability, according to socioeconomic characteristics collected by means of questionnaires, where adolescents who did not have access to drinking water, sewage network, and adequate per capita income were classified as vulnerable. Anthropometric, biochemical, and blood pressure data were evaluated. Level of physical activity was assessed by an adapted questionnaire, and food intake was assessed by a 3-day food record. Independent T, Mann-Whitney, and χ2 tests were used, according to the scale of measurement of the variables, on the statistical program SPSS, version 25, at a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: Adolescents had median age of 14 (11 to 15) years; 58.4% were female; 32.4% were overweight, and 52.4% were physically inactive in leisure. Mean consumption of ultra-processed food was observed to account for 45.0% of calorie intake. Adolescents classified as vulnerable had lower weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, and neck circumference when compared to non-vulnerable adolescents. Both groups had cholesterol concentrations above the normal level. Non-vulnerable adolescents had higher triglyceride concentrations, higher alcohol consumption, and lower fiber intake compared to vulnerable adolescents. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents with social vulnerability are less likely to have cardiovascular risk factors.

Association of Dietary Patterns with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Mexican Adults: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

Dietary patterns (DPs) are an essential tool to analyze the relationship between diet and health as they have presented an association with the incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases. Therefore, the aim of this study was the identification and characterization of DPs and their association with cardiovascular risk factors. For this purpose, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in 165 Mexican adults, including dietary intakes derived from a validated food frequency questionnaire, clinical history, anthropometry, and biochemical biomarkers using standardized procedures for glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c, and HDL-c. DPs were identified through principal component analysis and ordinal logistic regression was used to examine associations between DPs and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Three DPs were identified: Mexican Fast-Food, Variety-Food, and Healthy-Economic, with a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (78%). Having a high adherence to a Mexican Fast-Food pattern (OR 1.71 CI 1.4-2.8), being sedentary (OR 4.85 2.32-10.15) and smoking (0R 6.4 CI 2.40-16.9) increased the risk of having a high scale of risk factors (four or more risk factors simultaneously). In conclusion, the Mexican Fast-Food pattern showed an increase in the risk of having multiple risk factors, while a sedentary lifestyle and overeating were largely responsible for the prevalence of overweight and obesity in this group of Mexican adults.

Effect of Combined Physical Exercise Training in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Among Adults with Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

It is necessary to understand the relationship between different models of exercise periodization and the reduction of cardiovascular risk in adults with obesity. The aim of this study was to verify the effect of two periodization models of combined training on the cardiovascular risk of adults with obesity of both sexes. A randomized clinical trial was conducted with adults of both sexes with obesity. They were divided into three groups: control group (CG), non-periodized combined training group (NG), and combined training group with linear periodization (PG). The NG and PG groups underwent physical exercise training regimen for 16 weeks, in three weekly sessions of 60 min each, with the volume and intensity equalized. Cardiovascular risk was measured by the overall Framingham risk score (FRS). Generalized estimation equations and individual responsiveness analyses were used, stratified by sex. A statistically significant reduction in FRS was observed only in men of the NG (pre: 2.50 ± 0.56; post: 0.50 ± 1.02; p-value = 0.001). There was no statistically significant intervention effect on the women's cardiovascular risk. It was found that, regardless of sex, subjects in the control group mostly presented results of increased cardiovascular risk. In contrast, those belonging to the exercise groups, if not reduced, at least stabilized the chances of suffering a cardiovascular event in the next ten years after 16 weeks of combined training. Sixteen weeks of non-periodized combined training were sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk in men with obesity. Both periodization models were important to stabilize the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.

Reduced C-reactive protein levels after root canal treatment in clinically healthy young apical periodontitis individuals at cardiovascular risk. A prospective study.

AIM: To determine the systemic inflammatory burden, including hsCRP and its monomeric forms, in patients with apical lesions of endodontic origin treated with root canal treatment (RCT). METHODOLOGY: Prospective pre-/post-study. Apical periodontitis (AP) individuals aged 16-40 were included (N = 29). Individuals received RCT and were followed at 1 and 6 months. Fasting blood samples were obtained. Apical lesions of endodontic origin (ALEO) diameter (mm), and periapical index (PAI), were recorded. The serum concentrations of total hsCRP were determined by turbidimetry. Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, IL-1ß, and soluble (s) E-selectin were assessed by Multiplex assay. Additionally, mCRP forms were determined in the serum of AP patients with a baseline moderate to high cardiovascular risk based on hsCRP stratification (hsCRP ≥1 mg/L) by immunowestern blot (n = 15). Also, CRP isoforms were explored in ALEOs from AP individuals (n = 4). Data were analysed with StataV16. RESULTS: Periapical index and ALEO sizes were reduced at both follow-up visits after RCT (p < .05). Serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-10, IL-1ß, and sE-selectin did not show significant differences. CRP was borderline reduced at 1 month (p = .04); however, in AP individuals at cardiovascular risk (hsCRP ≥ 1 mg/L), hsCRP and its monomeric isoform significantly decreased at 1 and 6 months (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS: High-sensitivity CRP and mCRP are reduced after RCT in AP individuals at cardiovascular risk.

Estimación del riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Introducción: Las personas diabéticas tienen entre dos y tres veces más riesgo de morbilidad y mortalidad cardiovascular que aquellas que no padecen la enfermedad. Objetivo: Estimar el riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 atendidos en un Área de Salud. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y trasversal de 103 pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2, pertenecientes al Consultorio Médico de la Familia No. 23 del policlínico Carlos J Finlay, municipio Songo-La Maya en la provincia Santiago de Cuba, desde enero hasta diciembre de 2023. Se estudiaron variables cualitativas y cuantitativas (edad, año de diagnóstico y duración de la enfermedad); se estimó el riesgo cardiovascular según el modelo para la predicción del riesgo en personas con diabetes tipo 2. Resultados: Se observó predominio del sexo femenino (58,3 %). La mayoría de los pacientes tenían hipertensión arterial (76 %) y microalbuminuria (31,2 %). La edad media de los pacientes fue de 65,5 años y como promedio tenían un tiempo de evolución de la diabetes de 8,6 años. La evaluación del riesgo cardiovascular ubicó a 43,3 % de la población en un nivel moderado y 25,7 % con alto riesgo. Conclusiones: Los pacientes diabéticos estudiados mostraron un riesgo de moderado a alto de presentar eventos cardiovasculares. Se hace necesario realizar intervenciones educativas en estos pacientes y sus familiares para lograr cambios favorables en los estilos de vida y mejorar el control de la enfermedad, previniendo así complicaciones y la ocurrencia de eventos fatales en los próximos años.

Introduction: Diabetic people have between two and three times more risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality than those who do not suffer from the disease. Objective: To estimate cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated in a Health Area. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out on 103 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, belonging to the Family Medical Office No. 23 of the Carlos J. Finlay polyclinic, Songo-La Maya municipality, Santiago de Cuba province, from January to December 2023. Qualitative variables and quantitative (age, year of diagnosis and duration of the disease) were studied; Cardiovascular risk was estimated according to the model for predicting cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Results: A predominance of the female sex was observed (58.3%). Most patients had arterial hypertension (76.0%) and microalbuminuria (31.2%). The average age of the patients was 65.5 years and on average they had a duration of diabetes of 8.6 years. The cardiovascular risk evaluation placed 43.3% of the population at a moderate level and 25.7% at high risk. Conclusions: The diabetic patients studied showed a moderate to high risk of presenting cardiovascular events. It is necessary to carry out educational interventions in these patients and their families to achieve favorable changes in lifestyles and improve disease control, thus preventing complications and the occurrence of fatal events in the coming years.

Cardiovascular Risk and Lifestyle: comparison between teaching workers in Portugal and Brazil / Riesgo cardiovascular y estilo de vida: comparación entre trabajadores docentes en Portugal y Brasil / Risco Cardiovascular e Estilo de Vida: comparação entre trabalhadores do ensino de Portugal e Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: Compare Cardiovascular Risk between workers in Brazil and Portugal who work in the teaching context and its relationship with Lifestyle and Common Mental Disorder. Methods: Cross-sectional study that compared the cardiovascular health conditions of teaching workers in Manaus (Brazil) and Coimbra (Portugal). The odds ratio between groups was estimated. Results: The differences were: Smoking and hypercholesterolemia in participants from Portugal. Hypertension, chronic disease, increased abdominal perimeter, common mental disorder, and absence from work in Brazil. The variables with the greatest effect for high cardiovascular risk were: Country-Portugal [17.273 (95%CI1.538-193.951)], sex-male [61.577 (95%CI5.398-702.469)] and smoking [593.398 (95%CI57.330-6.142.020)]. Conclusion: The differences in risk between groups showed that participants from Portugal, men, with high blood pressure and/or smokers are the most vulnerable to having a cardiovascular event. There is a need for interventions to promote cardiovascular health in the workplace in both countries.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comparar el Riesgo Cardiovascular entre trabajadores de Brasil y Portugal que actúan em el contexto docente y su relación con el Estilo de Vida y el Trastorno Mental Común. Métodos: Estudio transversal que comparo las condiciones de salud cardiovascular de trabajadores docentes de Manaos (Brasil) y Coimbra (Portugal). Se estimó el odds ratio entre grupos. Resultados: Las diferencias fueron: Tabaquismo e hipercolesterolemia en participantes de Portugal. Hipertensión, enfermedad crónica, aumento del perímetro abdominal, trastorno mental común y ausentismo laboral en Brasil. Las variables com mayor efecto para alto riesgo cardiovascular fueron: País-Portugal [17.273 (IC95%1.538-193.951)], sexo-masculino [61.577 (IC95%5.398-702.469)] y tabaquismo [593.398(IC95%57.330- 6.142.020)]. Conclusión: Las diferencias de riesgo entre grupos mostraron que los participantes portugueses, los hombres, los hipertensos y/o fumadores son los más vulnerables a sufrir un evento cardiovascular. Es necesario realizar intervenciones para promover la salud cardiovascular en el lugar de trabajo en ambos países.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o Risco Cardiovascular entre trabalhadores do Brasil e Portugal que atuam no contexto do ensino e sua relação com Estilo de Vida e Transtorno Mental Comum. Métodos: Estudo transversal que comparou as condições de saúde cardiovascular de trabalhadores do ensino de Manaus (Brasil) e Coimbra (Portugal). Foi estimada a razão de chance entre grupos. Resultados: As diferenças foram: Tabagismo e hipercolesterolemia nos participantes de Portugal. Hipertensão, doença crônica, perímetro abdominal aumentado, transtorno mental comum e afastamento do trabalho no Brasil. As variáveis com maior efeito para risco cardiovascular alto foram: País-Portugal [17.273 (IC95%1.538-193.951)], sexo-masculino [61.577 (IC95%5.398 -702.469)] e tabagismo [593.398(IC95%57.330- 6.142.020)]. Conclusão: As diferenças de risco entre grupos mostraram que os participantes de Portugal, homens, com pressão arterial aumentada e/ou tabagistas são os mais vulneráveis a ter evento cardiovascular. Há necessidades de intervenções para a promoção da saúde cardiovascular no ambiente laboral nos dois países.

Síndrome metabólico e hipotiroidismo: un estudio transversal en una población ecuatoriana

Introducción: el síndrome metabólico y el hipotiroidismo son condiciones muy frecuentes y a menudo superpuestas. Ambos son precursores bien establecidos de la enfermedad cardiovascular aterogénica. Objetivo: evaluar la asociación entre el hipotiroidismo y el síndrome metabólico en pacientes que asisten a la consulta de medicina interna del Hospital IESS de Riobamba, Ecuador. Metodología: se realizó una investigación de tipo descriptiva, correlacional con un diseño no experimental de corte transversal desde enero de 2022 hasta julio de 2023. Se incluyeron 985 sujetos de ambos sexos, mayores de 25 años. A todos los pacientes se les realizó un exhaustivo examen físico y se tomaron muestras de sangre para la realización de pruebas bioquímicas y hormonales. Resultados: 84,97% de los participantes eran eutiroideos, 1,93% presentaron hipotiroidismo manifiesto y 4,97% hipotiroidismo subclínico, mientras que 32,99% tenían síndrome metabólico. Se encontraron diferencias significativas en la edad, peso, circunferencia de cintura, colesterol total, LDL colesterol, triglicéridos, glucosa postpandrial y HOMA-IR entre los sujetos con hipotiroidismo manifiesto y los eutiroideos (p<0,05). Se observó una correlación positiva entre la TSH y todos los componentes del síndrome metabólico (p<0,05). La prevalencia de síndrome metabólico fue significativamente mayor en los sujetos con hipotiroidismo manifiesto (p < 0,05) que en los demás grupos. Se observó que los niveles de T4L (OR 8,82; IC 95% 1,56-49,8) y TSH (OR 1,61; IC 95% 1,19-2,18) son factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de síndrome metabólico. Conclusión: el hipotiroidismo y el síndrome metabólico están altamente asociados. Es recomendable que los sujetos con hipotiroidismo sean examinados para detectar síndrome metabólico y viceversa. La evaluación de la función tiroidea en pacientes con este síndrome puede ayudar a identificar y prevenir el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares y cerebrovasculares.

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome and hypothyroidism are widespread and often overlapping conditions. Both are well-established precursors of atherogenic cardiovascular disease. Objective: To evaluate the association between hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome in patients attending the internal medicine consultation at the IESS Hospital in Riobamba, Ecuador. Methodology: A descriptive, correlational research study was conducted with a non-experimental cross-sectional design from January 2022 to July 2023. Nine hundred eighty-five subjects of both sexes and over 25 years of age, were included. All patients underwent a thorough physical examination and blood samples were taken for biochemical and hormonal tests. Results: Eighty-four-point ninety-seven percent of the participants were euthyroid, 1.93% presented overt hypothyroidism, 4.97% had subclinical hypothyroidism, and 32.99% had metabolic syndrome. Significant differences in age, weight, waist circumference, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, postprandial glucose, and HOMA-IR were found between subjects with manifest hypothyroidism and euthyroid subjects (p<0.05). A positive correlation was observed between TSH and all components of the metabolic syndrome (p<0.05). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was significantly higher in subjects with overt hypothyroidism (p < 0.05) than in the other groups. It was observed that the levels of FT4 (OR 8.82; 95% CI 1.56-49.8) and TSH (OR 1.61; 95% CI 1.19-2.18) were risk factors for the development of the metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome are highly associated. It is recommended that subjects with hypothyroidism be screened for metabolic syndrome and vice versa. Evaluation of thyroid function in patients with this syndrome can help identify and prevent the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.

El puntaje de Framingham ayudaría en la estratificación del riesgo de pacientes con ergometría positiva y SPECT normal / The Framingham score could help in risk stratification of patients with positive ergometry and normal SPECT

Antecedentes. El valor pronóstico de una ergometría positiva en el contexto de imágenes tomográficas de perfusión miocárdica de estrés y reposo (SPECT) normales no está bien establecido. Objetivos. Documentar la incidencia de infarto, muerte y revascularización coronaria en pacientes con una ergometría positiva de riesgo intermedio e imágenes de perfusión SPECT normales, y explorar el potencial valor del puntaje de riesgo de Framingham en la estratificación pronóstica de estos pacientes. Métodos. Cohorte retrospectiva integrada por pacientes que habían presentado síntomas o hallazgos electrocardiográficos compatibles con enfermedad arterial coronaria durante la prueba de esfuerzo, con criterios de riesgo intermedio en la puntuación de Duke y perfusión miocárdica SPECT normal. Fueron identificados a partir de la base de datos del laboratorio de cardiología nuclear del Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular de la ciudad de Posadas, Argentina. Resultados. Fueron elegibles 217 pacientes. El seguimiento fue de 3 1,5 años. La sobrevida libre de eventos (muerte,infarto de miocardio no fatal, angioplastia coronaria o cirugía de bypass de arteria coronaria) a uno, tres y cinco años fue significativamente menor (Log-rank test, p= 0,001) en el grupo con puntaje de Framingham alto o muy alto (77, 71y 59 %, respectivamente) que en el grupo de puntaje bajo o intermedio (89, 87 y 83 %). Tomando como referencia a los pacientes con riesgo bajo en el puntaje de Framingham, luego de ajustar por edad, sexo y puntaje de Duke, los pacientes categorizados en los estratos alto y muy alto riesgo del puntaje de Framingham presentaron una incidencia del evento combinado cercana al triple (hazard ratio [HR] 2,81; intervalo de confianza [IC] del 95 % 0,91 a 8,72; p= 0,07 y HR 3,61;IC 95 % 1,23 a 10,56; p= 0,019 respectivamente). Conclusiones. La estimación de riesgo con el puntaje de Framingham sería de ayuda en la estratificación pronóstica de los pacientes con ergometría positiva y SPECT normal. (AU)

Background. The prognostic value of positive exercise testing with normal SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging is not well established. Objectives. To document the incidence of infarction, death, and coronary revascularization in patients with a positive intermediate-risk exercise test and normal SPECT perfusion images and to explore the potential value of the Framingham Risk Score in the prognostic stratification of these patients. Methods. A retrospective cohort comprised patients who presented symptoms or electrocardiographic findings compatible with coronary artery disease during the stress test, with intermediate risk criteria in the Duke score and normal SPECT myocardial perfusion. They were identified from the database of the nuclear cardiology laboratory of the Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular of Posadas, Argentina. Results. 217 patients were eligible. Follow-up was 3 1.5 years. Event-free survival (death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty, or coronary artery bypass surgery) at one, three, and five years was significantly lower (Log-ranktest, p: 0.001) in the group with a score of Framingham high or very high (77, 71 and 59 %, respectively) than in the lowor intermediate score group (89, 87 and 83 %). Taking as reference the low-risk patients in the Framingham score, after adjusting for age, sex, and Duke score, the patients categorized in the high-risk and very high-risk strata showed about three times higher incidence of the combined event (hazard ratio [HR] 2.81; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 0.91 to 8.72;p=0.07 and HR 3.61; 95 % CI 1.23 to 10.56; p=0.019 respectively). Conclusions. Risk estimation with the Framingham score would be helpful in the prognostic stratification of patients with positive exercise testing and normal SPECT. (AU)

[Effectiveness of tertiary prevention on quality of life and control of risk factors in patients with ischemic coronary heart disease]. / Efectividad de la prevención terciaria en la calidad de vida y control de los factores de riesgo en pacientes con cardiopatía coronaria isquémica.

Objective: Determine the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) as a tertiary prevention strategy in the quality of life and control of risk factors of patients with ischemic coronary heart disease (ICC) of the National Cardiovascular Institute (INCOR) of EsSalud- Lima during the year 2018. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort of 280 patients with a diagnosis of CCI was studied who, after medical, interventional, or surgical treatment, were referred to the INCOR CR program for tertiary prevention (PT) in 2018. The program was developed according to the institutional guide for eight weeks with exercise sessions and educational, psychological, nutritional, and recreational workshops. At the beginning and at the end of this, the QLMI-2 quality of life test was applied, and anthropometric, laboratory, and risk factor control measurements were performed. Results: Quality of life levels at the end of CR showed a statistically significant improvement in the emotional, social, physical, and global dimensions (p < 0.001). The same behavior was observed for the nutritional variables of weight, abdominal circumference, and BMI (p < 0.001). Physical capacity showed a statistically significant improvement in the aspects of muscle strength (12.2%), physical activity (38.0%), and functional capability (25.4%) (p < 0.001). The result was not homogeneous for the biochemical metabolic variables, where glycosylated hemoglobin, glycemia, and lipid profile did not show significant improvement, except for HDL, which raised its levels statistically significantly (p < 0.001). Conclusions: CR is effective as a central strategy to perform tertiary prevention in patients with ICC since it notably improves quality of life and coronary risk factors.

Nivel de resiliencia y su relación con factores de riesgo cardiovascular en médicos residentes del Hospital de Clínicas / Level of resilience and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors in medical residents of the Hospital de Clínicas

Introducción: la resiliencia es la capacidad de adaptación de los individuos frente a los retos de la vida. Objetivo: determinar el nivel de resiliencia y su relación con factores de riesgo cardiovascular en médicos residentes del Hospital de Clínicas. Metodología: estudio observacional, analítico, transversal, retrospectivo. Muestreo no probabilístico, realizado en el periodo de mayo a julio de 2022. Se utilizó la encuesta de Wagnild & Young para evaluar la resiliencia. Se midieron variables sociodemográficas, niveles de resiliencia y factores de riesgo cardiovascular. Se utilizó el software Epi info para el análisis de los datos. A las variables cualitativas se les calculó la frecuencia absoluta y relativa y a las variables cuantitativas la media y desviación estándar. Para buscar la asociación entre el nivel de la resiliencia y los factores de riesgo cardiovascular se utilizó el Chi cuadrado, se consideró estadísticamente significativo p: <0,05. Resultados: participaron en el estudio 154 residentes, 45,5 % de los residentes presentaron sobrepeso u obesidad, 87,7 % consumen alcohol, 14,9 % sedentarismo, 5,2 % Hipertensión Arterial, 10,4 % dislipidemia y el 50 % antecedentes familiares de enfermedad cardiovascular. El 48 % de los médicos presentó baja resiliencia. Se encontró relación estadísticamente significativa entre la resiliencia baja y factores de riesgo cardiovascular (p <0,05). Conclusión: la mitad de los residentes presentan baja resiliencia y existe relación entre factores de riesgo cardiovascular y la baja resiliencia en los médicos residentes del Hospital de Clínicas.

Introduction: resilience is the ability of individuals to adapt to life's challenges. Objective: determine the level of resilience and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors in resident doctors at the Hospital de Clínicas. Methodology: this was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional and retrospective study. We used non-probability sampling, from May to July 2022. The Wagnild & Young survey was used to evaluate resilience. Sociodemographic variables, resilience levels and cardiovascular risk factors were measured. Epi info software was used for data analysis. The absolute and relative frequency was calculated for the qualitative variables and the mean and standard deviation for the quantitative variables. To find the association between the level of resilience and cardiovascular risk factors, the Chi square was used; p: <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: 154 residents participated in the study, 45.5 % of the residents were overweight or obese, 87.7 % consumed alcohol, 14.9 % had a sedentary lifestyle, 5.2 % had high blood pressure, 10.4 % had dyslipidemia and 50 % had a family history of cardiovascular disease. 48 % of respondents presented low resilience. A statistically significant relationship was found between low resilience and cardiovascular risk factors (p <0.05). Conclusion: half of the residents have low resilience and there is a relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and low resilience in resident doctors at the Hospital de Clínicas.

Características clínicas y tiempo de inicio de tratamiento trombolítico en pacientes con Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico en la Unidad de ICTUS del Servicio de Urgencias del Hospital de Clínicas / Clinical characteristics and time of initiation of thrombolytic treatment in patients with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident in the Stroke Unit of the Emergency Service of the Hospital de Clínicas

Introducción: la trombólisis intravenosa revolucionó la terapéutica de los pacientes con accidentes cerebrovasculares isquémicos. Objetivo: determinar las características clínicas y tiempo de inicio de tratamiento trombolítico en pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular isquémico en la Unidad de ICTUS del Hospital de Clínicas. Metodología: estudio retrospectivo, observacional, descriptivo, transversal, muestreo no probabilístico, de pacientes con diagnóstico de accidente cerebrovascular isquémico ingresados en la Unidad de ICTUS del Hospital de Clínicas, desde enero del 2015 hasta junio del 2022. Se midieron variables sociodemográficas, tiempo de inicio de tratamiento trombolítico, NIHSS al ingreso, 24 horas y 5 días, escala ASPCT, glicemia, presión arterial sistólica y diastólica, factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiaca, transformación hemorrágica. Resultados: 10 % de los pacientes cumplieron criterios de trombólisis, edad media 62 ± 1, masculino 59 %. Promedio desde el ingreso hospitalario hasta el goteo del trombolítico fue 44±2 minutos y desde el inicio del cuadro hasta el goteo del trombolítico 195 ± 5 minutos. Los factores de riesgo cardiovascular más frecuentes fueron Hipertensión Arterial y Diabetes Mellitus, en 5 % de los trombolizados ocurrieron transformaciones hemorrágicas sintomáticas. Conclusión: 10 % de los pacientes cumplieron criterios para trombólisis. La media desde el ingreso al hospital hasta el goteo del fibrinolítico fue de 44 minutos y desde el inicio del cuadro hasta el goteo del trombolítico 195 ± 5 minutos. Los factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiaca más frecuentes fueron la Hipertensión Arterial y Diabetes Mellitus, ocurrió 5% de transformación hemorrágica sintomática.

Introduction: intravenous thrombolysis revolutionized the therapy of patients with ischemic strokes. Objective: to determine the clinical characteristics and time of initiation of thrombolytic treatment in patients with ischemic stroke in the Stroke Unit of the Hospital de Clínicas. Methodology: this was a retrospective, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, we used non-probabilistic sampling, of patients with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke admitted to the Stroke Unit of the Hospital de Clínicas, from January 2015 to June 2022. Sociodemographic variables, start time of thrombolytic treatment, NIHSS at admission, 24 hours and 5 days, ASPCT scale, glycemia, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, risk factors for heart disease, hemorrhagic transformation. Results: 10 % of patients met thrombolysis criteria, with a mean age of 62 ± 1,59 % were male. The average time from hospital admission to the thrombolytic drip was 44 ± 2 minutes and from the onset of symptoms to the thrombolytic drip was 195 ± 5 minutes. The most frequent cardiovascular risk factors were High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Mellitus; symptomatic hemorrhagic transformations occurred in 5 % of the thrombolyzed patients. Conclusion: 10 % of patients met criteria for thrombolysis. The mean time from hospital admission to the fibrinolytic drip was 44 minutes and from the onset of symptoms to the thrombolytic drip was 195 ± 5 minutes. The most frequent risk factors for heart disease were High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Mellitus, 5 % of symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation occurred.

Infarto agudo de miocardio prematuro con elevación del segmento ST: análisis de una cohorte en la década 2012-2022 / Premature acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation: a cohort study in the 2012-2022 decade

Resumen Antecedentes y objetivo: El infarto prematuro tiene un alto impacto socioeconómico y carecemos de estudios contemporáneos que analicen las características asociadas al desarrollo de estos eventos y a su evolución Material y meéodos: En un estudio observacional sobre una cohorte retrospectiva que incluyó pacientes menores de 46 años con un infarto entre junio de 2012 y junio de 2022, se analizaron las características sociodemográficas, factores de riesgo cardiovasculares, tóxicos, características del infarto, datos sobre infección e inmunización por SARS-CoV-2, se realizó un seguimiento retrospectivo a un anÌo mediante la historia electrónica y se compararon los resultados con los reportados en la literatura. Resultados: El 12.1% de las angioplastias primarias corresponded a infartos prematuros (103). Entre los factores de riesgo clásicos destacaron la dislipidemia y el sobrepeso. La hipertensión y la diabetes fueron significativamente menores que las cifras reportadas en población mayor. El consumo de tabaco fue significativamente mayor, aí como el de otros tóxicos entre los que destacaron el cannabis y la ocaína. Los antecedentes familiares estuvieron presentes en 27 pacientes. El 27.2% (28) tuvieron complicaciones durante el ingreso y la mortalidad fue del 4.9% (5). No se identificaron diferencias significativas entre los pacientes que iniciaron con un evento antes o despuéde la pandemia, a excepción de una tendencia a la disminción del hábito tabáquico. Conclusiones: El infarto prematuro es una patología al alza con una morbimortalidad considerable. La concienciación sobre los hábitos tóxicos y prevención de los factores de riesgo clásicos son tareas prioritarias en nuestro medio.

Abstract Background and purpose: Premature infarction has a high socioeconomic impact and we lack contemporary studies that analyze the characteristics associated with its development and evolution. Material and methods: In an observational study on a retrospective cohort of patients younger than 46 years old, who had suffered from an infarction from June 2012 to June 2022, sociodemographic characteristics, cardiovascular and toxic risk factors, infarction characteristics, SARS-CoV-2 infection and immunization data were investigated. Indeed, a one-year retrospective follow-up was performed through their electronic health record and results were compared with the ones reported in literature. Results: 12.1% of primary angioplasties corresponded to premature infarctions (103). Among classical risk factors, dyslipidemia and overweight stood out, while hypertension and diabetes incidence was significantly lower than the one reported in older population. The consumption of tobacco and other drugs (especially cannabis and cocaine) was higher than that reported at older ages. Twenty-seven patients had a family history of ischemic cardiopathy or sudden cardiac death, 27.2% (28) had complications during admission and mortality was 4.9% (5). No significant differences were identified between the patients who debuted with an event before or after the pandemic, except for a tendency to smoking cessation. Conclusions: Premature infarction is a rising pathology with considerable morbidity and mortality. Raising awareness about toxic habits and prevention of the classical risk factors are priority tasks in this setting.