Cardiovascular risk factors in diabetic patients
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: the term Diabetes Mellitus describes a syndrome in which there is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with alterations in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins as a result of defects in the secretion or action of insulin or both. Objective: to determine cardiovascular risk factors in diabetic patients belonging to the Family Medical Clinic # 130 of the Hermanos Cruz Teaching Polyclinic in Pinar del Río, during the period from September 2021 to September 2023. Methods: an observational, descriptive and transversal research was carried out. The universe was constituted by 64 patients. For this purpose, the following fundamental research methods and techniques were used: documentary analysis, observation, interview, measurement and hypothetical-deductive; computer tools were also used for the statistical processing of information, such as SPSS. Results: patients between 70-79 years of age predominated with 28% of the patients. According to the time of evolution of the disease, patients who had suffered from it for more than 10 years prevailed. The most representative cardiovascular risk factors were: arterial hypertension, smoking and sedentary lifestyle. Conclusions: it was determined that arterial hypertension, smoking and sedentary lifestyle are the risk factors with the highest incidence and prevalence in the overall cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients
Source: Salud Integral y Comunitaria
Authors: Yanet Rodríguez Pérez, Reinier Jesús Acosta Lazo, Lázaro Yoan Ordoñez Álvarez, Karena Rojas Severa, Diana Hernández García
Institution: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403850962