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INTRODUCTION: Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent condition. The change in glucose control and body weight with the use of once-weekly semaglutide was evaluated in individuals with Type 2 diabetes in Colombia. METHODS: This was a real-world, multi-centre, single-arm study involving adults in Colombia with Type 2 diabetes treated with once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide for approximately 26 weeks. The primary endpoint assessed the change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline to end of study. Secondary endpoints included changes in body weight from baseline to end of study. The study also explored the proportion of participants achieving predefined HbA1c targets and weight-loss responses at the end of the study. RESULTS: Data from 225 patients across 11 centers were collected. Most patients were women (65%), and the mean age of the population was 57 years with a median HbA1c of 7.6% and a median body weight of 86 kg. After approximately 26 weeks, semaglutide was associated with a significant reduction in HbA1c of - 0.88 and a body weight reduction of - 4.04kg. The proportion of patients with HbA1c < 7% increased from 32 to 66% at end of study. CONCLUSION: Patients treated with once-weekly semaglutide experienced a clinically significant reduction in HbA1c and body weight. These results are in line with previous clinical trials.
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Objective: Frailty is a syndrome that predisposes older individuals to adverse health outcomes, such as disability, dependence, falls, hospitalization, post-operative complications, and poor health in general. This study aimed to identify factors associated with frailty in older people with chronic diseases in Colombia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a nonprobabilistic sample of 230 older people (aged ⩾ 60 years) from four Colombian cities. Frailty was based on Fried's phenotype (frail defined as having ⩾3 criteria). Comorbidities were classified based on Charlson's Comorbidity Index and key questionnaires for activities of daily living (ADLs) were evaluated. Results: Most were female (57.8%) with a mean ± SD age of 71.9 ± 8 years. Among them, 27.4% were frail and 58.7% were prefrail. Female gender, age ⩾ 75 years, low educational and socioeconomic level, dependence on ADLs, and cognitive impairment were associated with higher odds of prefrailty/frailty. Conclusions: Prefrailty and frailty are common among older people with chronic diseases in Colombia. This syndrome is associated with social and health-related conditions, which should be addressed when providing care for these patients.
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[ABSTRACT]. The objectives of this article are to reflect on the rationale behind the use of echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease and to provide key recommendations about steps needed to implement and improve echocardiographic screening programs in Latin America. Rheumatic heart disease remains a public health problem affecting mainly low-income and lower-middle-income countries and populations. Latin America is an area with economic inequalities, and the epidemiology of rheumatic heart disease remains largely unknown. Echocardiographic screening is useful for updating the epidemiology and providing early diagnosis of the disease. We discuss different approaches used in successful echocardiographic screening programs worldwide and in Latin America. We then identify the key elements needed to establish successful echocardiographic screening programs in Latin America, including increased awareness and involvement from multiple sectors (e.g. the community, health care professionals, scientific organizations and public health entities), identifica- tion of areas in need, development of a plan and structure that include different screening approaches, and how to ensure appropriate follow up for those who screen positive.
[RESUMEN]. Los objetivos de este artículo son reflexionar sobre los fundamentos que justifican el uso del tamizaje ecocardiográfico para detectar la cardiopatía reumática y ofrecer algunas recomendaciones importantes sobre los pasos que habría que dar para poner en marcha programas de tamizaje ecocardiográfico y mejorar los existentes en América Latina. La cardiopatía reumática sigue siendo un problema de salud pública que afecta principalmente a países y grupos poblacionales de ingresos bajos y medianos bajos. América Latina es una región de grandes desigualdades económicas y las características epidemiológicas de la cardiopatía reumática siguen siendo desconocidas en gran medida. El tamizaje ecocardiográfico resulta útil para actualizar los datos epidemiológicos y posibilitar un diagnóstico temprano de la enfermedad. En este artículo se analizan los diferentes enfoques empleados en algunos programas de tamizaje ecocardiográfico eficaces de distintas partes del mundo, incluida América Latina. A continuación se determinan los elementos clave necesarios para establecer programas eficaces de tamizaje ecocardiográfico en América Latina, incluida una mayor concientización y participación de diversos sectores (p. ej., la comunidad, los profesionales de salud, las organizaciones científicas y las entidades de salud pública), la identificación de las zonas más necesitadas, la elaboración de un plan y una estructura que incluyan diferentes abordajes del tamizaje, y el modo de garantizar un seguimiento adecuado de aquellas personas con un resultado positivo en el tamizaje.
[RESUMO]. Os objetivos deste artigo são oferecer observações sobre a fundamentação do uso da triagem ecocardiográfica para doença cardíaca reumática e fornecer recomendações importantes sobre as etapas necessárias para implementar e melhorar os programas de triagem ecocardiográfica na América Latina. A doença cardíaca reumática continua sendo um problema de saúde pública que afeta principalmente países e populações de renda baixa e média-baixa. A América Latina é uma área com desigualdades econômicas, e a epidemiologia da doença cardíaca reumática continua amplamente desconhecida. A triagem ecocardiográfica serve para atualizar a epidemiologia e proporcionar o diagnóstico precoce da doença. Examinamos as diferentes abordagens usadas em programas de triagem ecocardiográfica bem-sucedidos em todo o mundo e na América Latina. Em seguida, identificamos os principais elementos necessários para estabelecer programas de triagem ecocardiográfica com sucesso na América Latina. Tais programas incluiriam maior conscientização e envolvimento de vários setores (por exemplo, a comunidade, profissionais de saúde, organizações científicas e entidades de saúde pública), identificação de áreas carentes, desenvolvimento de um plano e estrutura abrangendo diferentes abordagens de triagem e formas de garantir o seguimento adequado de pessoas com resultado positivo na triagem.
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Cardiopatia Reumática , Doenças das Valvas Cardíacas , Ecocardiografia , Diagnóstico Precoce , América Latina , Cardiopatia Reumática , Doenças das Valvas Cardíacas , Ecocardiografia , Diagnóstico Precoce , América Latina , Doenças das Valvas Cardíacas , Diagnóstico PrecoceRESUMO
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to COVID-19 among Colombians. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out during the pandemic between November 2020 and May 2021 using a survey that focused on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19. The online survey was completed by 1424 participants who had a history of COVID-19 illness, and the study spanned 3 months. Many respondents were male students who demonstrated adequate knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms and prevention measures, although their understanding of its transmission routes was limited. Nevertheless, 65.9% expressed optimism that COVID-19 would ultimately be successfully controlled, and 71.8% had confidence in the Colombian government's handling of the crisis. Additionally, more than half of the participants admitted to visiting crowded places, and this practice was more common among those who were less informed about COVID-19. However, many respondents reported using face masks in public. This highlights a significant gap between theoretical knowledge and actual practices that need to be addressed. To bridge this gap, establishing an interdisciplinary support network is crucial, as is launching mass education campaigns targeting specific population groups, and compiling reports on successful practices implemented during the pandemic. These efforts are essential for enhancing the overall level of knowledge, and the attitudes and practices related to COVID-19, and also for preparing for future health emergencies.
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Background: People living with HIV (PLWHIV) are at a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). We aimed to assess the factors associated with CAD among PLWHIV in Colombia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study based on adults newly diagnosed with HIV, reported to the Colombian HIV/AIDS registry from 2018 to 2021. Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics were compared by age (<50 and ≥ 50 years). Our main outcome was the presence of CAD. Logistic regression models were used to assess the association between traditional and HIV-related factors with CAD. These associations were also evaluated in stratified models by age. Effect measures were odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals. Results: Among 36,483 PLWHIV, the frequency of CAD was 0.53% (n = 196). There was a high prevalence of impaired fasting glucose/diabetes mellitus (12.62%), overweight/obesity (27.79%), elevated LDL-c (86.69%), and hypertriglyceridemia (72.76%). Factors associated with CAD included male gender (OR: 2.01, 95% CI: 1.12-3.58), age ≥50 years (OR: 4.96, 95% CI: 3.29-7.45), lipoatrophy or lipodystrophy (OR 5.12, 95% CI: 1.12-23.33), AIDS-defining conditions (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.07-3.12), obesity (OR: 2.95, 95% CI: 1.69-5.10), diabetes mellitus (OR: 2.50, 95% CI: 1.25-4.97), and renal impairment (OR: 3.15, 95% CI: 1.83-5.42). Conclusions: Traditional CAD risk factors are common in PLWHIV. There were traditional and disease-specific factors associated with increased odds of CAD. These findings may aid clinicians and decision-makers in reducing the impact of CAD in PLWHIV.
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ABSTRACT The objectives of this article are to reflect on the rationale behind the use of echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease and to provide key recommendations about steps needed to implement and improve echocardiographic screening programs in Latin America. Rheumatic heart disease remains a public health problem affecting mainly low-income and lower-middle-income countries and populations. Latin America is an area with economic inequalities, and the epidemiology of rheumatic heart disease remains largely unknown. Echocardiographic screening is useful for updating the epidemiology and providing early diagnosis of the disease. We discuss different approaches used in successful echocardiographic screening programs worldwide and in Latin America. We then identify the key elements needed to establish successful echocardiographic screening programs in Latin America, including increased awareness and involvement from multiple sectors (e.g. the community, health care professionals, scientific organizations and public health entities), identification of areas in need, development of a plan and structure that include different screening approaches, and how to ensure appropriate follow up for those who screen positive.
RESUMEN Los objetivos de este artículo son reflexionar sobre los fundamentos que justifican el uso del tamizaje ecocardiográfico para detectar la cardiopatía reumática y ofrecer algunas recomendaciones importantes sobre los pasos que habría que dar para poner en marcha programas de tamizaje ecocardiográfico y mejorar los existentes en América Latina. La cardiopatía reumática sigue siendo un problema de salud pública que afecta principalmente a países y grupos poblacionales de ingresos bajos y medianos bajos. América Latina es una región de grandes desigualdades económicas y las características epidemiológicas de la cardiopatía reumática siguen siendo desconocidas en gran medida. El tamizaje ecocardiográfico resulta útil para actualizar los datos epidemiológicos y posibilitar un diagnóstico temprano de la enfermedad. En este artículo se analizan los diferentes enfoques empleados en algunos programas de tamizaje ecocardiográfico eficaces de distintas partes del mundo, incluida América Latina. A continuación se determinan los elementos clave necesarios para establecer programas eficaces de tamizaje ecocardiográfico en América Latina, incluida una mayor concientización y participación de diversos sectores (p. ej., la comunidad, los profesionales de salud, las organizaciones científicas y las entidades de salud pública), la identificación de las zonas más necesitadas, la elaboración de un plan y una estructura que incluyan diferentes abordajes del tamizaje, y el modo de garantizar un seguimiento adecuado de aquellas personas con un resultado positivo en el tamizaje.
RESUMO Os objetivos deste artigo são oferecer observações sobre a fundamentação do uso da triagem ecocardiográfica para doença cardíaca reumática e fornecer recomendações importantes sobre as etapas necessárias para implementar e melhorar os programas de triagem ecocardiográfica na América Latina. A doença cardíaca reumática continua sendo um problema de saúde pública que afeta principalmente países e populações de renda baixa e média-baixa. A América Latina é uma área com desigualdades econômicas, e a epidemiologia da doença cardíaca reumática continua amplamente desconhecida. A triagem ecocardiográfica serve para atualizar a epidemiologia e proporcionar o diagnóstico precoce da doença. Examinamos as diferentes abordagens usadas em programas de triagem ecocardiográfica bem-sucedidos em todo o mundo e na América Latina. Em seguida, identificamos os principais elementos necessários para estabelecer programas de triagem ecocardiográfica com sucesso na América Latina. Tais programas incluiriam maior conscientização e envolvimento de vários setores (por exemplo, a comunidade, profissionais de saúde, organizações científicas e entidades de saúde pública), identificação de áreas carentes, desenvolvimento de um plano e estrutura abrangendo diferentes abordagens de triagem e formas de garantir o seguimento adequado de pessoas com resultado positivo na triagem.
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Resumen: Introducción: a diario en Colombia mueren 60 mujeres por enfermedad cardiovascular y las mujeres de raza negra tienen mayor riesgo. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) estas muertes son, en su mayoría, prevenibles. El cuidado como estilo de vida es una intervención del programa "Actúa con corazón de mujer" de la Sociedad Colombiana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular (SCC) y la Fundación Colombiana del Corazón (FCC). Objetivo: formar líderes para promover la adopción de comportamientos saludables. Método: se seleccionaron municipios con población de raza negra y compromiso de las autoridades locales. 395 mujeres fueron elegidas. La percepción del riesgo se midió con un instrumento adaptado por la FCC. La intervención educativa se dividió en cuatro sesiones en cada municipio durante cinco meses. Las participantes fueron formadas en toma de presión arterial; se utilizó la automonitorización de presión arterial (AMPA) para confirmar hipertensión y se incluyeron mediciones antropométricas y fisiológicas para calcular el riesgo cardiovascular y de diabetes. Resultados: Los resultados consolidados de los instrumentos y mediciones aplicados demostraron significativos aportes en reducción de riesgo cardiovascular, en razón de una nueva percepción de los peligros y de la incorporación de comportamientos saludables. Conclusiones: las mujeres aprendieron del cuidado. 90% reportaron percepción "ideal" del riesgo, hicieron promesas y adoptaron comportamientos tomando acción frente a sus factores de riesgo y más del 50% evidenciaron cambios en las medidas antropométricas. Los resultados demuestran que estrategias de educación, especialmente con líderes comunitarias, pueden ser de gran relevancia para la salud pública.
Abstract: Introduction: every day in Colombia 60 women die from cardiovascular disease and black women are at higher risk. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) these deaths are preventable. Care as a lifestyle is an intervention of the "Actúa con corazón de mujer" program of the Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (SCC) and the Colombian Heart Foundation (FCC). Objective: Train leaders to promote the adoption of healthy behaviors. Method: Municipalities with a black population were selected with the commitment of the local authorities. 395 women were elected. Risk perception was measured with an instrument adapted by the FCC. The educational intervention was divided into four sessions in each municipality for five months. Participants were trained in blood pressure measurement, blood pressure self-monitoring (AMPA) was used to confirm hypertension, and anthropometric and physiological measurements were included to calculate cardiovascular and diabetes risk. Results: The consolidated results of the instruments and measurements applied showed significant contributions in reducing cardiovascular risk, due to a new perception of the dangers and the incorporation of healthy behaviors Conclusions: the women learned about care. 90% reported "ideal" perception of risk, made promises and adopted behaviors taking action against their risk factors and more than 50% showed changes in anthropometric measurements. The results show that education strategies, especially with community leaders, can be of great relevance for public health.
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Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) disproportionately affects low-income and middle-income countries. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have been less represented in scientific literature. We aimed to describe the epidemiology, burden and implemented screening and prevention strategies of RHD in LAC. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, LILACS, and SciELO from 1990 to April 2021. Observational and experimental studies that described data on the epidemiology, burden, or prevention/screening strategies of RHD, regardless of age or language, were included. The risk of bias was assessed by previously published tools depending on their study design. Pre-specified data were independently extracted and presented by each topic (epidemiology, burden, prevention/screening). PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021250043. Results: Forty-eight studies out of 1692 non-duplicate records met the eligibility criteria. They were mainly from Brazil, observational in design, and hospital-based. Data on the epidemiology of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) was not recent (most before 2000) with studies describing decreasing incidence through the years. The prevalence of RHD was described in six studies, ranging from 0.24 to 48 per 1,000 among studies evaluating schoolchildren. Nine studies described data based on admissions, ranging from 0.04% to 7.1% in single-center studies. Twenty-four studies assessed the burden of RHD with most of them reporting mortality rates/proportions and complications such as the need for intervention, atrial fibrillation, or embolism. Six preventive strategies were identified that included educational, register-based, and/or secondary prophylaxis strategies. Three well-established echocardiographic screening studies in Brazil and Peru were identified. Conclusions: Most ARF/RHD research in LAC comes from a single country, Brazil where preventive/screening efforts have been conducted. There was a paucity of data from several countries in the region, reflecting the need for epidemiological studies from more countries in LAC which will provide a better picture of the current situation of ARF/RHD and guide the implementation of preventive strategies.
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Febre Reumática , Cardiopatia Reumática , Região do Caribe/epidemiologia , Criança , Humanos , Incidência , América Latina/epidemiologia , Febre Reumática/epidemiologia , Febre Reumática/prevenção & controle , Cardiopatia Reumática/epidemiologia , Cardiopatia Reumática/prevenção & controleRESUMO
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Diabetes Mellitus , Adulto , Glicemia , Colômbia/epidemiologia , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/epidemiologia , Controle Glicêmico , HumanosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, overweight, obesity, and tobacco (smoking, chewing, and vaping), together with a pro-inflammatory and procoagulant state, are the main risk factors related to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: A group of experts from the Americas, based on their clinical expertise in cardiology, cardiovascular prevention, and cardiometabolic (CM) diseases, joined together to develop these practical recommendations for the optimal evaluation and treatment of residual CM risk factors in Latin America, using a modified Delphi methodology (details in electronic TSI) to generate a comprehensive CM risk reduction guideline, and through personalized medicine and patient-centered decision, considering the cost-benefit ratio The process was well defined to avoid conflicts of interest that could bias the discussion and recommendations. RESULTS: Residual risk reduction should consider therapeutic options adapted to specific patient needs, based on five treatment objectives: triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, inflammation, impaired glucose metabolism, high blood pressure, and prothrombotic status. Comprehensive control of all CM risk factors should be a priority to deal with this important public health problem and prevent premature deaths. The recommendations in this paper address the evidence-based treatment of CM risk and are intended for clinical application in Latin American countries.
Antecedentes: Un grupo de factores de riesgo cardiometabólicos (hipertensión, hiperglucemia, dislipidemia, sobrepeso, obesidad y tabaco (fumado, masticado, vaporizado), junto con un estado proinflamatorio y procoagulante, son los principales factores de riesgo relacionados con la enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica. Objetivo y métodos: Basándose en su experiencia en cardiología, prevención cardiovascular y enfermedades cardiometabólicas, un grupo de expertos de las Américas se unió para desarrollar estas recomendaciones prácticas para la evaluación y tratamiento óptimos de los factores de riesgo cardiometabólicos residuales en América Latina, utilizando una metodología Delphi modificada con el objetivo de generar una guía integral de pautas para la reducción del riesgo cardiometabólico, mediante la medicina personalizada y la decisión centrada en el paciente teniendo en cuenta la relación costo-beneficio. El proceso fue bien definido para evitar conflictos de intereses que podrían sesgar la discusión y las recomendaciones. Resultados: La reducción del riesgo residual debe considerar opciones terapéuticas adaptadas a las necesidades específicas del paciente, basadas en 5 objetivos de tratamiento: lipoproteínas ricas en triglicéridos inflamación, metabolismo de la glucosa, presión arterial alta y estado protrombótico. El Control integral de todos los factores de riesgo cardiometabólicos debe ser una prioridad para hacer frente a este importante problema de salud pública y prevenir las muertes prematuras. Las recomendaciones de este documento abordan el tratamiento basado en evidencia del riesgo cardiometabólico y están destinadas a la aplicación clínica en los países de América Latina.
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Aterosclerose , Cardiologia , Consenso , Endotélio , Humanos , América Latina , Lipídeos , Estados UnidosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: We aim to describe the frequency and type of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in patients on statins in published studies from Latin American (LATAM) countries. DESIGN: Scoping review. METHODS: A literature search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, EMBASE and LILACS) in addition to a manual search in relevant journals from LATAM universities or medical societies. A snowballing technique was used to identify further references. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies between 2000 and 2020 were included. Studies were considered eligible if they included adults on statin therapy from LATAM and reported data on ADRs. Data on ADRs were abstracted and presented by study design. RESULTS: Out of 8076 articles, a total of 20 studies were included (7 RCTs and 13 observational studies). We identified three head-to-head statin RCTs, two statin-versus-policosanol RCTs and only two placebo-controlled trials. The statin-related ADRs frequency ranged from 0% to 35.1% in RCTs and 0% to 28.4% in observational studies. The most common ADRs were muscle-related events including myalgia and elevated creatine phosphokinase. Other reported ADRs were gastrointestinal symptoms, headache and altered fasting plasma glucose. CONCLUSIONS: We identified differences in the frequency of ADRs in both observational studies and RCTs from LATAM countries. This could be due to the absence of standard definitions and reporting of ADRs as well as differences among the study's interventions, population characteristics or design. The variability of ADRs and the absence of definitions are similar to studies from other geographical locations. Further placebo-controlled trials and real-world data registries with universal definitions should follow.
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Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases , Adulto , Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos/epidemiologia , Humanos , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/efeitos adversos , América Latina/epidemiologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Achieving an optimal glycemic control has been described to reduce the incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) related complications. The association between comorbidities and glycemic control remains unclear. Our aim is to evaluate the effect of comorbidities on glycemic control in people living with DM. METHODS: A retrospective longitudinal study on data from the National Registry of Chronic Kidney Disease from 2014 to 2019 in Colombia. The outcome was poor glycemic control (PGC = HbA1c ≥7.0%). The association between each comorbidity (hypertension (HTN), chronic kidney disease (CKD) or obesity) and PGC was evaluated through multivariate mixed effects logistic regression models. The measures of effect were odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals (CI). We also evaluated the main associations stratified by gender, insurance, and early onset diabetes as well as statistical interaction between each comorbidity and ethnicity. RESULTS: From 969,531 people at baseline, 85% had at least one comorbidity; they were older and mostly female. In people living with DM and CKD, the odds of having a PGC were 78% (OR: 1.78, CI 95%: 1.55-2.05) higher than those without CKD. Same pattern was observed in obese for whom the odds were 52% (OR: 1.52, CI 95%: 1.31-1.75) higher than in non-obese. Non-significant association was found between HTN and PGC. We found statistical interaction between comorbidities and ethnicity (afro descendant) as well as effect modification by health insurance and early onset DM. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of comorbidities was high in adults living with DM. Patients with concomitant CKD or obesity had significantly higher odds of having a PGC.
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Análise de Dados , Diabetes Mellitus/sangue , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Controle Glicêmico/métodos , Hipoglicemiantes/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Colômbia/epidemiologia , Comorbidade , Diabetes Mellitus/tratamento farmacológico , Feminino , Humanos , Nefropatias/sangue , Nefropatias/tratamento farmacológico , Nefropatias/epidemiologia , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Obesidade/sangue , Obesidade/tratamento farmacológico , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Estudos Prospectivos , Sistema de Registros , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
High blood pressure (BP) is the leading global preventable cause of death and the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, due to its asymptomatic nature, the lack of awareness of this condition causes underdiagnosis and low rates of adherence to pharmacological treatment. Looking for practical approaches to increase awareness worldwide, the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) implemented the 2nd May Measurement Month campaign in 2018 (MMM18). In order to contribute to this initiative, Colombia participated as one of the 89 countries involved in this hypertension screening programme. Blood pressure was measured in subjects from 11 departments in Colombia. Under the leadership of the Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander (FOSCAL), 400 volunteers across the country collected the data following the MMM protocol. Measurements from 35 548 participants with a mean age of 41.9 years were obtained. In total, 9475 (26.7%) of the total population studied had hypertension. Of those with hypertension, 69.9% of these subjects were aware of their condition, 65.0% were on antihypertensive medication, and 43.1% had controlled BP. Of those on medication, 66.3% had controlled BP. Hypertension screening, awareness, treatment, and control should be a priority in public health objectives due to its elevated burden of disease and direct association with increased CVD. The MMM campaign provided a positive impact in the diagnosis of hypertension across Colombia. Although efforts are being made to expand treatment capability and adherence, still more are needed to insure a broader coverage of antihypertensive medication in Colombia.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Data is scarce on the distribution of different types of dyslipidaemia in Colombia. The primary objective was to describe the frequency of dyslipidaemias. The secondary objectives were: frequency of cardiovascular comorbidity, statins and other lipid-lowering drugs use, frequency of statins intolerance, percentage of patients achieving c-LDL goals, and distribution of cardiovascular risk (CVR). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection from 461 patients diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and treated in 17 highly specialised centres distributed into six geographic and economic regions of Colombia. RESULTS: Mean (SD) age was 66.4 (±12.3) years and 53.4% (246) were women. Dyslipidaemias were distributed as follows in order of frequency: mixed dyslipidaemia (51.4%), hypercholesterolaemia (41.0%), hypertriglyceridaemia (5.4%), familial hypercholesterolaemia (3.3%), and low c-HDL (0.7%). The most prescribed drugs were atorvastatin (75.7%) followed by rosuvastatin (24.9%). As for lipid control, 55% of all patients, and 28.6% of those with coronary heart disease, did not achieve their personal c-LDL goal despite treatment. The frequency of statin intolerance was 2.6% in this study. CONCLUSIONS: Mixed dyslipidaemia and hypercholesterolaemia are the most frequent dyslipidaemias in Colombia. A notable percentage of patients under treatment with lipid-lowering drugs, including those with coronary heart disease, did not achieve specific c-LDL goals. This poor lipid control may worsen patient's CVR, so that therapeutic strategies need to be changed, either with statin intensification or addition of new drugs in patients with higher CVR.
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Dislipidemias/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/administração & dosagem , Hipolipemiantes/administração & dosagem , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , LDL-Colesterol/sangue , Colômbia/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Dislipidemias/epidemiologia , Dislipidemias/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Humanos , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/efeitos adversos , Hipolipemiantes/efeitos adversos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
Patients who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are at very high risk of recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. Dyslipidaemia, a major risk factor for CVD, is poorly controlled post ACS in countries outside Western Europe and North America, despite the availability of effective lipid-modifying therapies (LMTs) and guidelines governing their use. Recent guideline updates recommend that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), the primary target for dyslipidaemia therapy, be reduced by ≥ 50% and to < 1.4 mmol/L (55 mg/dL) in patients at very high risk of CVD, including those with ACS. The high prevalence of CVD risk factors in some regions outside Western Europe and North America confers a higher risk of CVD on patients in these countries. ACS onset is often earlier in these patients, and they may be more challenging to treat. Other barriers to effective dyslipidaemia control include low awareness of the value of intensive lipid lowering in patients with ACS, physician non-adherence to guideline recommendations, and lack of efficacy of currently used LMTs. Lack of appropriate pathways to guide follow-up of patients with ACS post discharge and poor access to intensive medications are important factors limiting dyslipidaemia therapy in many countries. Opportunities exist to improve attainment of LDL-C targets by the use of country-specific treatment algorithms to promote adherence to guideline recommendations, medical education and greater prioritisation by healthcare systems of dyslipidaemia management in very high risk patients.
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Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/complicações , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/tratamento farmacológico , LDL-Colesterol/sangue , Inibidores da Colinesterase/normas , Inibidores da Colinesterase/uso terapêutico , Dislipidemias/tratamento farmacológico , Dislipidemias/etiologia , Adulto , África , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Ásia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Fatores de Risco , América do SulRESUMO
Resumen Introducción y Objetivo: En sujetos con hipertensión arterial sistémica recién diagnosticada es importante verificar la existencia de otros factores de riesgo para enfermedad cardiovascular para poder establecer estrategias para su óptimo tratamiento. Conocer cual es la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico en sujetos con hipertensión arterial sistémica estadio 1. Métodos: Estudio prospectivo, observacional, transversal, realizado durante un an˜o en Bogotá, Medellín, Cali y Barranquilla en sujetos de ambos géneros, ≥ 18 an˜os y ≤ 60 an˜os con hipertensión arterial sistémica estadio 1 recién diagnosticada y sin tratamiento farmacológico. A todos los sujetos se les verificó la existencia de síndrome metabólico de acuerdo con el reciente consenso de la Federación Internacional de Diabetes, del Instituto Nacional del Corazón, Pulmón y Sangre, de la Asociación Americana del Corazón, de la Federación Mundial del Corazón, de la Sociedad Internacional de Aterosclerosis y de la Asociación Internacional para el Estudio de la Obesidad. Resultados: La prevalencia promedio de síndrome metabólico en la población total de hipertensos estudiada fue de 16.84%. En Cali fue de 28.8%, en Medellín fue 18.9%, en Barranquilla fue 12.5% y en Bogotá fue 11.4%. Medellín tuvo la más alta prevalencia en hombres (14.7%) y Cali la mas alta en mujeres (15.2%). Conclusiones: En los sujetos con hipertensión arterial sistémica de reciente diagnóstico se recomienda realizar una búsqueda sistemática del síndrome metabólico. En las ciudades estudiadas de Colombia existió gran variabilidad en la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico encontrada. Se requieren estudios para conocer en otras ciudades de Colombia cual es la prevalencia real del síndrome metabólico en sujetos con hipertensión arterial sistémica en el pais e implementar estrategias educativas para minimizar esta.
Abstract Introduction and motivation: It is important for recently diagnosed systemic hypertension (HPB) individuals to verify the existence of other cardiovascular risk factors, in order to establish optimal treatment strategies. Knowing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with stage 1 HBP. Methods: Prospective, observational, cross-sectional study conducted over one year in Bogotá, Medellin, Cali and Barranquilla in individuals of both genders, ≥ 18 and ≤ 60 years old with recently diagnosed stage 1 HBP and without drug therapy. Presence of MS was verified for all subjects according to recent consensus of the International Diabetes Federation, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the American Heart Association, the World Heart Federation, the International Atherosclerosis Society and the International Association for the Study of Obesity. Results: Average prevalence of MS in the total population of hypertensive patients was of 16.84%. In Cali it was of 28.8%, in Medellin of 18.9%, in Barranquilla of 12.5% and in Bogotá of 11.4%. Medellin showed the highest prevalence in men (14.7%) and Cali in women (15.2%). Conclusions: It is recommended to conduct a systematic search for MS in patients who have recently been diagnosed with HBP. Prevalence among MS in the studies Colombian cities varied greatly. More studies are required to find out about the real prevalence of MS in patients with HBP in other Colombian cities and to implement educational studies to minimise its impact.