Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2024
[Prevalence of prediabesity and diabesity. Analysis of data from the 2016-17 Chilean National Health Survey].
Diabesity is defined as the coexistence of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), either with or without additional cardiovascular risk factors. Despite its significance, its prevalence has not yet been investigated in Chile. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of prediabesity and diabesity in Chilean adults. ⋯ 9.3% of the population presented pre or diabesity, with a higher proportion of diabesity cases in women and people with lower education. Considering the projections of obesity and T2DM in Chile, it is urgent to generate actions and strategies since a large proportion of the cases of these diseases can be preventable.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2024
[Epidemiology of the COVID-19 pandemic in chilean children and cdolescents].
The COVID-19 pandemic is the largest public health crisis worldwide in recent times. ⋯ Covid-19 mainly affects the adult population, however the epidemiological curve described in children is very similar to that of adults. Differences by sex are observed depending on the age group.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2024
[Prevalence and clinical associations of steatotic liver disease in a Preventive Medicine Unit: A cross-sectional study].
Steatotic Liver Disease is the most frequent chronic hepatic disease worldwide. Its prevalence is 30-38% and is associated with progression to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma. A new terminology for this condition was recently published, classifying it into five groups. ⋯ The prevalence of hepatic steatosis in our sample was 26.8%, with a significant difference between men and women. In 94.3% of cases, it was associated with metabolic dysfunction.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2024
Case Reports[High risk syncope in a young patient: An uncommon cause].
Syncope is a frequent consult. It's responsible for 1 to 3% of consults to the emergency room in the United States. The cause is generally benign; however, high-risk cases are potentially deadly and must be identified. ⋯ During the first 48 hours, she presented multiple episodes of non-sustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The patient evolved with diminished QTc interval and regression of the wall motion abnormalities. At the 6-month follow-up the patient was asymptomatic, without new episodes.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2024
[Cardiologist training in Chile and contributions from the Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery].
The Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (SOCHICAR) is a scientific society whose mission is to improve the nation's cardiovascular health. Its primary goals include discussing issues affecting the specialty and engaging in various activities that support its advancement. To achieve these goals, numerous educational initiatives are undertaken for health professionals, including physicians in cardiology training programs. ⋯ It seemed relevant to us to state our position as a Scientific Society in importants aspects related to this process: the graduate profile of the clinical cardiologist, the necessary competencies for their performance nationally, the identification of deficient areas in their training period, and the Society's contributions to this university-dependent process. A total of 15 cardiologists from SOCHICAR, at different stages of professional development, various geographic areas, and areas of performance and functions, were invited to participate in three working groups. This SOCHICAR position statement may be useful and an important source of information to be considered by authorities, accrediting entities, training centers, and the Chilean Society of Cardiology.