Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2024
Review[Coronary Angiography in Clinical Practice: Update on Indications, Complications, and Contraindications].
Coronary angiography (CA) is the gold standard for identifying the presence and extent of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease or dynamic stenosis of the arteries. ⋯ Since the first CA, performed by Mason Sones in 1958, there has been an exponential growth in interventional cardiology, where CA has improved its technique generating more evidence in its indications.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2024
Observational Study[Another Lesson from the Pandemic: Supervisor Social Support for Mental Health Protection in Healthcare Workers, Chile].
The mental health of healthcare workers is strongly affected, and more evidence is needed to determine the dimensions of risk and protection related to the presence of anxious and depressive symptomatology. ⋯ Superior support emerges as a critical factor in the mental health of personnel in health crises. Prioritizing the protective role of organizational and social support over individual or psychological support in similar contexts is suggested. Urgent measures are needed to prevent anxiety symptoms in female workers, who report them more.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2024
[Social Determinants of Combined Use of Alcohol and Non-prescription Drugs in Older Adults: A Population-based Study in Chile].
Alcohol consumption by older adults has been called the "silent epidemic." An aging population and high levels of alcohol consumption increase the future challenge for epidemiology and public health. In addition, the misuse of prescription drugs is a growing public health problem associated with increased hospitalizations and health complications in older adults. ⋯ The combination of alcohol and medicine without medical prescription is a potential public health problem, especially among older adults. This study represents a national effort to understand this phenomenon, identifying the most vulnerable groups with the highest prevalence of consumption to which public prevention policies should give special attention.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2024
[Diversity and Institution: Scopes for Health Sciences Education].
With the growing access to higher education, the university population has become increasingly heterogeneous. This situation has forced educational institutions to rethink their work. Health schools, specifically, must not only ensure the acquisition of technical-professional competencies, but also promote comprehensive training in students in this area. ⋯ Institutions must guarantee access, full participation, and meaningful learning for all their students. To this end, a culture that values diversity and translates into institutional policies.