Semergen
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The prevalence of aortic aneurysm (AAA) is reported to be 3.55%-4% in men over 65. But it is not known if this prevalence, resulting from ultrasound measurements made by Family Physicians, can be extrapolated to a rural population. ⋯ The prevalence of AAA in 65-80 year-old males in a rural population is similar to that found in the literature. Due to the cross-sectional nature of the study, CVRFs such as hypertension or CVA were not associated with the AAA. A screening program for the early detection of AAA could be introduced into Primary Health Care by family physicians.
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Comparative Study
[Diagnostic agreement between two glycosylated a1b hemoglobin methods in Primary Care].
Several methods are available for measuring glycosylated A1c hemoglobin (HbA1c), all rapid methods for point of care use in a clinical or laboratory setting. This study attempts to compare the diagnostic agreement between two methods for detection of HbA1c. ⋯ Diagnostic agreement between a method for point-of-care use in a Primary Health Care Clinic and a laboratory test was very high. Detection at the point-of-care allows a quick and simple assessment of HbA1c.