Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2024
Case Reports[Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in a Large Aortic Annulus: A Case Report].
In patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (SAS), who are at high surgical risk and who require transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), anatomic factors can determine if patients are suitable for this technique. A very large aortic annulus is a technical challenge given the limited options of adequate valve sizes, and, in most of them, using them in this type of patient is an off-label indication. We present the case of a 59-year-old man with symptomatic ASOS with surgical risk secondary to chronic liver damage referred for TAVI with an aortic annulus greater than 900 mm2. A Myval #32 valve was implanted with overexpansion without complications and early discharge.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2024
[Decline in Renal Function with Age in Chile: Gender Differences and the Impact of Comorbidities].
The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using serum creatinine is widely utilized for assessing renal function. Its decrease with age and in the presence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity is well-known. However, there are no representative data for the Chilean population. ⋯ eGFR progressively decreased with age in the Chilean population, showing an early decline starting from 18 years, more pronounced in women, and in the presence of chronic diseases. Our findings provide relevant population-based information for interpreting eGFR across different age groups and risk categories.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2024
[Adaptive Behavior is Related to Body Adiposity and Functional Fitness in Older Women].
Older people present limited independent functioning and greater difficulties in their activities of daily living as they age. ⋯ The study found that, in women aged 65-84 years, AC tends to decrease with age, while body adiposity increases and functional fitness decreases. It is recommended to implement strategies that address these negative effects of aging, such as prevention and management of body adiposity, functional exercise programs, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2024
Observational Study[Social Security Profile of Cardiovascular Surgical Treated Patients of a Public Hospital in the Macro-Northern Zone, Analysis of a Decade].
Cardiovascular pathology is the leading cause of death in Chile, with an inverse relationship between socioeconomic status and morbidity/ mortality. Currently, there is a lack of information regarding the Macro North Zone of Chile. Our aim is to describe the profile of patients undergoing interventions in a public hospital over a decade. ⋯ We found that patients are older and belong to lower-income tiers. Additionally, there is a migration towards tier A in recent years and an increase in interventions.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2024
[Implications of cyberbullying in major depressive symptoms development in young people between 15 and 29 years of age in Chile].
The use of digital means of communication and socialization among young people brings with it new stressors, risks, and forms of ag- gression, such as cyberbullying. ⋯ The results reflect various factors of emerging adulthood that make this group more vulnerable, emphasizing the importance of studying the phenomenon at non-school ages since this form of aggression is not exclusive to adolescence, and neither are its effects on mental health.