Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2024.10.010
Jaume Agüero Ramón-Llin , Amparo Martínez-Monzonís , Covadonga Fernández-Golfín , Marta Alamar Cervera , Manuel Barreiro-Pérez
Introduction and objectives
The 2022 Registry of the Cardiovascular Imaging Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology is presented.
Methods
67 Spanish hospitals were invited to participate in the registry. Participation was voluntary and data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire. The questionnaire focused on data on resource endowment and activity.
Results
53 hospitals participated, most of them public (88.9%) and of typologies 3 or 4. The average number of cardiologists with preferential dedication to cardiac imaging was 4.2. A 38.9% of centers have imaging technicians. The availability of ultrasound machines and age indicates a trend towards better equipment and renewal. In 25.9% of centers, cardiologists only perform echocardiography, and 74.1% participate in at least one other modality (computed tomography [CT], magnetic resonance imaging, or nuclear medicine). The average annual activity was: 9590 echocardiograms, 516 magnetic resonance imaging, 631 CT scans and 607 nuclear medicine studies, with marked inter-center variability despite stratifying by hospital type. An increase in stress echo, transthoracic echocardiography in intervention and CT is observed. In 90% of centers, echocardiograms are performed by other specialties, especially in the form of echocardioscopy by the ICU and emergency services, and to a lesser extent internal medicine, anesthesiology and neurology.
Conclusions
The Spanish Cardiac Imaging Registry of 2022 allows us to know the current situation and temporal trend in terms of resources and activity, the differences between centers and identify potential areas of improvement for the future.
{"title":"IV informe de actividad y recursos de la Asociación de Imagen Cardiaca de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología (2022)","authors":"Jaume Agüero Ramón-Llin , Amparo Martínez-Monzonís , Covadonga Fernández-Golfín , Marta Alamar Cervera , Manuel Barreiro-Pérez","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.10.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objectives</h3><div>The 2022 Registry of the Cardiovascular Imaging Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology is presented.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>67 Spanish hospitals were invited to participate in the registry. Participation was voluntary and data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire. The questionnaire focused on data on resource endowment and activity.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>53 hospitals participated, most of them public (88.9%) and of typologies 3 or 4. The average number of cardiologists with preferential dedication to cardiac imaging was 4.2. A 38.9% of centers have imaging technicians. The availability of ultrasound machines and age indicates a trend towards better equipment and renewal. In 25.9% of centers, cardiologists only perform echocardiography, and 74.1% participate in at least one other modality (computed tomography [CT], magnetic resonance imaging, or nuclear medicine). The average annual activity was: 9590 echocardiograms, 516 magnetic resonance imaging, 631 CT scans and 607 nuclear medicine studies, with marked inter-center variability despite stratifying by hospital type. An increase in stress echo, transthoracic echocardiography in intervention and CT is observed. In 90% of centers, echocardiograms are performed by other specialties, especially in the form of echocardioscopy by the ICU and emergency services, and to a lesser extent internal medicine, anesthesiology and neurology.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The Spanish Cardiac Imaging Registry of 2022 allows us to know the current situation and temporal trend in terms of resources and activity, the differences between centers and identify potential areas of improvement for the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"60 1","pages":"Pages 43-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.001
Francisco Buendía-Santiago, Antonio Meseguer-Hernández, José Manuel Andreu-Cayuelas, María del Carmen Guirao-Balsalobre, María del Rosario Mármol-Lozano, Juan Antonio Castillo-Moreno
{"title":"Indicación potencialmente alta de semaglutida en prevención secundaria en una región con alta prevalencia de obesidad","authors":"Francisco Buendía-Santiago, Antonio Meseguer-Hernández, José Manuel Andreu-Cayuelas, María del Carmen Guirao-Balsalobre, María del Rosario Mármol-Lozano, Juan Antonio Castillo-Moreno","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"60 1","pages":"Pages 59-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141844937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.004
Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo , José Seijas-Amigo , Beatriz Fontela-Sánchez , Daniel Rey-Aldana , Paloma Sempere-Serrano , Pilar Mazón-Ramos , Diego Gabriel Mosteiro-Miguéns , Manuel Portela-Romero , Nerea Sánchez-Varela , Francisco Reyes-Santias , M. Teresa Ferreiro-Serrano , Mónica Barral-Carregal , Andrea Grela-Beiroa , Ana Suárez-Dios , Isabel Rego-Lijó , Jose Ramón González-Juanatey
Introduction and objectives
The management of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) should be conducted in Primary Care, which is particularly crucial for patients with prior cardiovascular disease. A semi-annual follow-up, aligned with the guidelines of clinical practice and coinciding with the administration of an injectable drug like inclisiran, could enhance healthcare efficiency. The CAPRICI study aims to analyze whether the implementation of a follow-up program, with semi-annual visits parallel to the administration of inclisiran in Primary Care, in patients with chronic ischemic heart disease, allows for optimized follow-up and improved control of CVRF.
Methods
The CAPRICI study is a randomized, controlled, prospective, multicenter trial involving 5 health centers in the Health Area of Santiago de Compostela and Barbanza: A Estrada, Concepción Arenal, Ribeira, Melide, and Milladoiro. The study will include patients with chronic coronary disease associated with other pathologies that increase cardiovascular risk, with elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (> 100 mg/dl) despite conventional treatment with high-potency statins, with or without ezetimibe. The number of visits to healthcare services, as well as the control of CVRF and lifestyle habits, will be recorded.
Conclusions
The results of this study will contribute to improving the knowledge about the care of patients at very high cardiovascular risk, particularly in optimizing the number of visits and hospital referrals, as well as in the control of their CVRF.
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT06421363
{"title":"Continuidad asistencial entre cardiología y AP en pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica crónica: diseño del estudio CAPRICI","authors":"Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo , José Seijas-Amigo , Beatriz Fontela-Sánchez , Daniel Rey-Aldana , Paloma Sempere-Serrano , Pilar Mazón-Ramos , Diego Gabriel Mosteiro-Miguéns , Manuel Portela-Romero , Nerea Sánchez-Varela , Francisco Reyes-Santias , M. Teresa Ferreiro-Serrano , Mónica Barral-Carregal , Andrea Grela-Beiroa , Ana Suárez-Dios , Isabel Rego-Lijó , Jose Ramón González-Juanatey","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objectives</h3><div>The management of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) should be conducted in Primary Care, which is particularly crucial for patients with prior cardiovascular disease. A semi-annual follow-up, aligned with the guidelines of clinical practice and coinciding with the administration of an injectable drug like inclisiran, could enhance healthcare efficiency. The CAPRICI study aims to analyze whether the implementation of a follow-up program, with semi-annual visits parallel to the administration of inclisiran in Primary Care, in patients with chronic ischemic heart disease, allows for optimized follow-up and improved control of CVRF.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The CAPRICI study is a randomized, controlled, prospective, multicenter trial involving 5 health centers in the Health Area of Santiago de Compostela and Barbanza: A Estrada, Concepción Arenal, Ribeira, Melide, and Milladoiro. The study will include patients with chronic coronary disease associated with other pathologies that increase cardiovascular risk, with elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (> 100 mg/dl) despite conventional treatment with high-potency statins, with or without ezetimibe. The number of visits to healthcare services, as well as the control of CVRF and lifestyle habits, will be recorded.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The results of this study will contribute to improving the knowledge about the care of patients at very high cardiovascular risk, particularly in optimizing the number of visits and hospital referrals, as well as in the control of their CVRF.</div><div>Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: <span><span>NCT06421363</span><svg><path></path></svg></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"60 1","pages":"Pages 8-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.002
Graciela Aurora Ruiz, Silvia Makhoul, Miguel Agustini, Vanina N. Gos Re, Sofía Maza, Julia Zarate, Paola Tombesi, Simon Salzberg
Introduction and objectives
Both ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and tilt-test (TT) can identify the hypotensive component that predisposes to syncope. The aim was to establish the prevalence of hypotension in ABPM and TT and to establish the concordance of the results between both methods.
Methods
Patients ≥ 18 years with syncope in whom it was decided to perform a TT (45 min at 75̊) were included. An ABPM was performed on different dates. The criteria of hypotension were: in TT, TT (+) or detection of systolic blood pressure ≤ 100 mmHg during the study, resulting from a drop respect to baseline systolic blood pressure; in ABPM, ≥ 2 falls ≥ 20 mmHg with respect to the previous one reaching systolic blood pressure ≤ 100 mmHg.
Results
A total of 61 patients were studied (62.5 ± 16.8 years, 39 women [64%]). TT was positive in 41% of the patients. Additionally, during TT, hypotension was detected in another 18% of patients and hypotension by ABPM was observed in the 51%. Combining both methods, hypotension was detected in 79% of the population (48 patients). Both studies were concordant in 32 patients (52%) (Cohen kappa index: 0.04). Hypotension was identified in 28% of patients only by TT and in 20% only by ABPM.
Conclusions
Using a strategy combining TT and ABPM, hypotension was detected in three quarters of this population with syncope. Both methods proved to be complementary not only to develop a diagnostic suspicion but also to guide the therapeutic management of these patients.
{"title":"Hipotensión en pacientes con síncope: prueba de basculación y monitorización de la presión arterial en la práctica clínica","authors":"Graciela Aurora Ruiz, Silvia Makhoul, Miguel Agustini, Vanina N. Gos Re, Sofía Maza, Julia Zarate, Paola Tombesi, Simon Salzberg","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objectives</h3><div>Both ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and tilt-test (TT) can identify the hypotensive component that predisposes to syncope. The aim was to establish the prevalence of hypotension in ABPM and TT and to establish the concordance of the results between both methods.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Patients<!--> <!-->≥<!--> <!-->18 years with syncope in whom it was decided to perform a TT (45<!--> <!-->min at 75̊) were included. An ABPM was performed on different dates. The criteria of hypotension were: in TT, TT (+) or detection of systolic blood pressure<!--> <!-->≤<!--> <!-->100<!--> <!-->mmHg during the study, resulting from a drop respect to baseline systolic blood pressure; in ABPM, ≥<!--> <!-->2 falls<!--> <!-->≥<!--> <!-->20<!--> <!-->mmHg with respect to the previous one reaching systolic blood pressure<!--> <!-->≤<!--> <!-->100<!--> <!-->mmHg.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 61 patients were studied (62.5<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->16.8 years, 39 women [64%]). TT was positive in 41% of the patients. Additionally, during TT, hypotension was detected in another 18% of patients and hypotension by ABPM was observed in the 51%. Combining both methods, hypotension was detected in 79% of the population (48 patients). Both studies were concordant in 32 patients (52%) (Cohen kappa index: 0.04). Hypotension was identified in 28% of patients only by TT and in 20% only by ABPM.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Using a strategy combining TT and ABPM, hypotension was detected in three quarters of this population with syncope. Both methods proved to be complementary not only to develop a diagnostic suspicion but also to guide the therapeutic management of these patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"60 1","pages":"Pages 26-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.008
M. José Ferreira-Díaz , Ana Laguía , Gabriela Topa
Introduction and objectives
Given the importance of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the world, and the fact that in Spain only 2–3% of the population can benefit from access to cardiac rehabilitation programs, the aim of this study is to consider the measurement of quality of life as a good indicator to determine the effectiveness of these programs. This longitudinal study evaluates the impact of a cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life in a cohort of 181 patients at a Spanish hospital for 2 years.
Methods
Quality of life was assessed at four time points: on admission to the program, at discharge after 12 weeks, and at the 4- and 12-month revisions.
Results
The results show an increase in the perception of quality of life compared to the initial situation of the patients at the time of admission to the rehabilitation program, with positive results being observed in practically all the domains of the questionnaire, obtaining a higher score in the physical role domain.
Conclusions
This study shows that attendance at a cardiac rehabilitation program significantly improves self-perception of health, both physical and emotional.
{"title":"Improving quality of life through a cardiac rehabilitation program: a 4-wave longitudinal study","authors":"M. José Ferreira-Díaz , Ana Laguía , Gabriela Topa","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objectives</h3><div>Given the importance of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the world, and the fact that in Spain only 2–3% of the population can benefit from access to cardiac rehabilitation programs, the aim of this study is to consider the measurement of quality of life as a good indicator to determine the effectiveness of these programs. This longitudinal study evaluates the impact of a cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life in a cohort of 181 patients at a Spanish hospital for 2 years.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Quality of life was assessed at four time points: on admission to the program, at discharge after 12 weeks, and at the 4- and 12-month revisions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results show an increase in the perception of quality of life compared to the initial situation of the patients at the time of admission to the rehabilitation program, with positive results being observed in practically all the domains of the questionnaire, obtaining a higher score in the physical role domain.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study shows that attendance at a cardiac rehabilitation program significantly improves self-perception of health, both physical and emotional.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"60 1","pages":"Pages 34-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2024.06.003
Tatiana Ramírez-Peña , David Corredor-Orlandelli , Daniel G. Fernández-Ávila , Ángel Alberto García , Óscar Muñoz-Velandia
Introduction and objectives
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 convertase inhibitors (iPCSK9) effectively reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and have been shown to decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients. However, their cost hinders their real accessibility. This study seeks to describe variables related to iPCSK9 prescription in Colombia.
Methods
Population-based analysis of iPCSK9 prescriptions in Colombia during the years 2019-2021, based on data from the government database Sistema Integrado de Información de la Protección Social. Information was extracted on sex, age groups, geographical area (department), health regime, ICD-10 code and the professional profile of the prescriber.
Results
There were 7431 prescriptions, 49.5% for alirocumab and 50.5% for evolocumab. Most patients were men > 50 years old. The contributory regimen formulation was higher with a prescription rate ratio of 6.59 (95%CI, 6.147-7.073, P < .01). The most populated areas had the highest prescribing, while six departments had no prescriptions. The most common indications were dyslipidaemia and ischaemic heart disease, with cardiologists and internists being the main prescribers.
Conclusions
Formulation of iPCSK9 was lower than expected. There were more formulations in men and people > 50 years, data compatible with the higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in this population group. Regions with higher population density had more formulations and some areas, mainly rural, have no penetration. The marked differences in access between regions and regimens require further analysis to identify possible barriers to access.
{"title":"Frecuencia y distribución geográfica de la prescripción de inhibidores de PCSK9 en Colombia entre 2019 y 2021","authors":"Tatiana Ramírez-Peña , David Corredor-Orlandelli , Daniel G. Fernández-Ávila , Ángel Alberto García , Óscar Muñoz-Velandia","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objectives</h3><div>Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type<!--> <!-->9 convertase inhibitors (iPCSK9) effectively reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and have been shown to decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients. However, their cost hinders their real accessibility. This study seeks to describe variables related to iPCSK9 prescription in Colombia.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Population-based analysis of iPCSK9 prescriptions in Colombia during the years 2019-2021, based on data from the government database <em>Sistema Integrado de Información de la Protección Social</em>. Information was extracted on sex, age groups, geographical area (department), health regime, ICD-10 code and the professional profile of the prescriber.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There were 7431 prescriptions, 49.5% for alirocumab and 50.5% for evolocumab. Most patients were men ><!--> <!-->50<!--> <!-->years old. The contributory regimen formulation was higher with a prescription rate ratio of 6.59 (95%CI, 6.147-7.073, <em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->.01). The most populated areas had the highest prescribing, while six departments had no prescriptions. The most common indications were dyslipidaemia and ischaemic heart disease, with cardiologists and internists being the main prescribers.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Formulation of iPCSK9 was lower than expected. There were more formulations in men and people ><!--> <!-->50<!--> <!-->years, data compatible with the higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in this population group. Regions with higher population density had more formulations and some areas, mainly rural, have no penetration. The marked differences in access between regions and regimens require further analysis to identify possible barriers to access.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"60 1","pages":"Pages 17-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141843591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}