Evaluation of Quality of Life Indicators of Patients with Arterial Hypertension and Comorbid Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Iryna Vysochyna,
Tetiana Burtniak
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2022
Pages:
20-23
Received:
2 March 2022
Accepted:
21 March 2022
Published:
20 April 2022
Abstract: The purpose of this study to analyze the quality of life (QoL) of patients in accordance with a personalized approach in the complex drug treatment of patients with hypertension and comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Materials and methods: the analysis of two groups of male patients. The presence of left ventricular remodeling with preserved ejection fraction (≥ 50%) – Group 1 with antihypertensive therapy of valsartan with amlodipine, or mid-range (45-49%) – Group 2 with combination of candesartan and nebivolol. The general clinical examination was performed using international clinical scales and validated SF-36 and SGRQ questionnaires. Comparison of QoL parameters according to the SF-36 questionnaire revealed a significant difference between pre- and post-treatment parameters in Groups 1 and 2 (p <0.05). In conclusion, a comprehensive approach is recommended in patients with hypertension and comorbid COPD, which provide long-term antihypertensive and bronchodilator effects and are recommended for use in patients. After 6 months of comprehensive combination therapy, the condition of patients has significantly improved, as evidenced by changes in QoL according to the SF-36 and SGRQ questionnaires. All indicators of mental and physical components of the SF-36 questionnaire significantly increased and the values of the categories of the specific respiratory questionnaire SGRQ decreased.
Abstract: The purpose of this study to analyze the quality of life (QoL) of patients in accordance with a personalized approach in the complex drug treatment of patients with hypertension and comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Materials and methods: the analysis of two groups of male patients. The presence of left ventricular remodeling w...
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Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Diabetes 2 Usually Treated in a Specialized Clinic, from the NEA/SAD Chapter
Claudia Karina Koleff,
Jorgelina Valeria Llense,
Sandra Kremmer,
Monica de la Cruz,
Verónica de la Vega,
Solis Gustavo,
Ruiz Diaz Daniel,
María Cielo Frisone,
Maria Celia Diaz,
Laura Martinez,
Irene Ojeda Damico,
Gabriela Alegre,
Elizabeth Mendez,
Elida Beatriz Romero,
Teresita Sosa Cabral,
Medeot Rech Maité
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2022
Pages:
24-31
Received:
12 March 2022
Accepted:
6 April 2022
Published:
26 April 2022
Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes is a public health problem. The need arises to know the clinical situation and pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetic patients, in the Diabetes clinic of the different provinces that constitute the NEA /SAD chapter. Objectives: In patients with Diabetes 2, attended in NEA clinics, in: December 2019, January and February 2020: To know: - sex. - Average age – Evolution time and family history in first degree, of Diabetes. - Metabolic control by HbA1c (last 2). -Pharmacological treatment and self-monitoring. - Cancer frequency and location. - Presence of: Risk factors (Overweight / Obesity, hypertension, dyslipemia, hyperuricemia) and treatment. Chronic complications. Materials and Methods: Observational, descriptive, transversal and prospective study. Consecutive sample of patients with Diabetes 2, > 18 years. Criteria: Inclusion: More than one year of diagnosis and attendance at the clinic. Exclusion: Acute intercurrences. Data were loaded into a spreadsheet. Descriptive analysis of the variables was performed. Results: 888 patients. Average age 58 years. Female 465 (52%), Male 423 (48%). Years of diagnosis: <5: 248 (28%), 5 to 10: 338 (38%), > 10: 302 (34%). Family history: YES 445 (50%). HbA1c: <7% good: 317 (36%), 7.01 to 8% regular: 328 (37%), >8% bad: 243 (27%). Medication: Insulin: 142 (16%), Oral drugs plus insulin: 226 (25%), Oral drugs: 520 (59%); single drug; 214 (24%), combined; 306 (35%). Self-monitoring: NO: 165 (19%). Cancer: NO: 870 (98%). Normal weight: 256 (29%). Hypertension: YES: 641 (72.1%), treated yes: 558 (62.8%), no 83 (9.3%). Dyslipemias: YES: 475 (53%), treated yes: 342 (38.5%), no 133 (15%). Hyperuricemia: NO: 784 (88.3%). Cardiovascular disease: NO: 667 (75%). Retinopathy: NO: 650 (73%). Peripheral neuropathy: NO: 667 (75.1%). Nephropathy: NO: 685 (77.1%). Conclusions: Of the patients evaluated, most are women, average age 58. More than 5 years of diagnosis, with family history. Good to regular metabolic control. Treated with oral drugs, they perform self-monitoring. With risk factors, mostly treated. More than 70% do not present cardiovascular disease or microangiopathic complications. Cancer in 2%, being of breast, more frequent.
Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes is a public health problem. The need arises to know the clinical situation and pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetic patients, in the Diabetes clinic of the different provinces that constitute the NEA /SAD chapter. Objectives: In patients with Diabetes 2, attended in NEA clinics, in: December 2019, January and February...
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The Most Useful Free Mobile Applications for Clinical Microbiology, Diabetes Management, and Odontology
Xabier Cormenzana,
Enrique Pedro Cormenzana,
María Ercibengoa
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2022
Pages:
32-37
Received:
27 March 2022
Accepted:
21 April 2022
Published:
29 April 2022
Abstract: Apps are increasingly to facilitate the study of microbiology at various universities worldwide. In this article, we studied a range of useful Apps for microbiology. For quality control, a rating of ≥ 4 and ≥ 5,000 reviewers were established as criteria for quality. Apps in Spanish and English were considered. Of the 120 microbiology Apps, we found in the various e-stores, only 30 met all the inclusion criteria. The most downloaded Apps were related to antimicrobial guidelines and doses. Finally, no differences were found between the Spanish and English Apps in terms of quality most downloaded Apss in terms of diabetes were to record results, and receive advices to healthy life style, lastly odontologist Apps were mainly used to improve the communication between patient and odontologist and improve the way of oral surgeon through simulators. After our larges study were we have assessed hundreds of Apps, we have realized that are very few Apps created by professionals to professionals. There are marketing digital agencies, which are able to write about any theme related with health. Apps in health themes are a promising tool, which should have more legal control.
Abstract: Apps are increasingly to facilitate the study of microbiology at various universities worldwide. In this article, we studied a range of useful Apps for microbiology. For quality control, a rating of ≥ 4 and ≥ 5,000 reviewers were established as criteria for quality. Apps in Spanish and English were considered. Of the 120 microbiology Apps, we found...
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