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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in central Brazil
Bento, Dhiogo da Cruz Pereira; Oliveira, Rayana Pereira Dantas de; Santos, Kamilla de Faria; Azevedo, Rômulo Morais; Minasi, Lays Bernardes; Ternes, Yves Mauro Fernandes; Reis, Angela Adamski da Silva; Santos, Rodrigo da Silva.
  • Bento, Dhiogo da Cruz Pereira; Rehabilitation Multiprofessional Service SempRRe Girassol. Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB). Goiânia. BR
  • Oliveira, Rayana Pereira Dantas de; Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Goiânia. BR
  • Santos, Kamilla de Faria; Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Goiânia. BR
  • Azevedo, Rômulo Morais; Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Goiânia. BR
  • Minasi, Lays Bernardes; Rehabilitation Multiprofessional Service SempRRe Girassol. Rehabilitation and Readaptation Medical Center Dr. Henrique Santillo (CRER). Goiânia. BR
  • Ternes, Yves Mauro Fernandes; Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health. Department of Collective Health. (IPTSP). Goiânia. BR
  • Reis, Angela Adamski da Silva; Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Goiânia. BR
  • Santos, Rodrigo da Silva; Federal University of Goiás. Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB). Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Goiânia. BR
Medicina (Ribeirao Preto, Online) ; 55(3)set. 2022. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1401757
ABSTRACT

Objective:

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in the State of Goiás, Brazil.

Methods:

We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study to assess medical records of patients with ALS followed-up at the State Rehabilitation and Readaptation Medical Center Dr. Henrique Santillo, Goiânia, GO, Brazil, between 2005 and 2018. In addition, we registered and created a photographic panel with the main clinical findings of ALS cases.

Results:

From 224 investigated patients, 51.8% were male, and 67.4% manifested the classic form of the disease. Initial symptoms were more frequent in the lower limbs (37.9%), and complications resulted in 45.5% of tracheostomy, 60.3% of gastrostomy, and 49.1% of deaths. Most patients had a five-year survival from the onset of symptoms, and no significant association between the use of non-invasive ventilation and increased survival were found. The analysis of the clinical-epidemiological characteristics showed a more extended time between the first symptoms and the diagnosis of the disease was observed.

Conclusion:

In this study, the time between the first symptoms and diagnosis was longer than in the literature, resulting in late treatments. In addition, there was no satisfactory result regarding survival with the use of non-invasive ventilation. Therefore, clinical-epidemiological studies of the disease in Brazil, as well as public awareness and training of professionals in recognition of ALS clinical signs will assist in early and more efficient interventions (AU)
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as características clínico-epidemiológicas de pacientes com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica (ELA) no Estado de Goiás, Brasil.

Métodos:

Foi realizado um estudo transversal descritivo para avaliação de prontuários de pacientes com ELA acompanhados no Centro Médico Estadual de Reabilitação e Readaptação Dr. Henrique Santillo, Goiânia, GO, Brasil, entre 2005 e 2018. Além disso, registramos e criamos um painel fotográfico com os principais achados clínicos dos casos de ELA.

Resultados:

Dos 224 pacientes investigados, 51,8% eram do sexo masculino e 67,4% manifestavam a forma clássica da doença. Os sintomas iniciais foram mais frequentes em membros inferiores (37,9%) e as complicações resultaram em 45,5% de traqueostomia, 60,3% de gastrostomia e 49,1% de óbitos. A maioria dos pacientes teve sobrevida de cinco anos desde o início dos sintomas, e nenhuma associação significativa entre o uso de ventilação não-invasiva e aumento da sobrevida foi encontrada. A análise das características clínico-epidemiológicas mostrou um tempo mais prolongado entre os primeiros sintomas e o diagnóstico da doença.

Conclusão:

Neste estudo, o tempo entre os primeiros sintomas e o diagnóstico foi maior quando comparado à literatura, resultando em tratamentos tardios. Além disso, não houve resultado satisfatório em termos de sobrevida com o uso da ventilação não-invasiva. Portanto, estudos clínico-epidemiológicos sobre a doença no Brasil, bem como a conscientização pública e o treinamento de profissionais para o reconhecimento dos sinais clínicos de ELA, auxiliarão em intervenções precoces e mais eficazes (AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brazil / Epidemiologic Studies / Cross-Sectional Studies / Noninvasive Ventilation / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Medicina (Ribeirao Preto, Online) Journal subject: Medicina Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Rehabilitation Multiprofessional Service SempRRe Girassol/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brazil / Epidemiologic Studies / Cross-Sectional Studies / Noninvasive Ventilation / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Medicina (Ribeirao Preto, Online) Journal subject: Medicina Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Rehabilitation Multiprofessional Service SempRRe Girassol/BR