Obstructive Sleep Apnea Effects on Chronic Airway Disease Exacerbations-Missed Opportunities for Improving Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma.

In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, exacerbations determine the natural history of both diseases. Patients with both respiratory diseases who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a comorbidity (overlap syndromes) have a higher risk of exacerbations and hospitalization. In cases of OSA/COPD and OSA/asthma, continuous positive airway pressure treatment is indicated. Adequate adherence to therapy appears to reduce exacerbations and their severity, especially in OSA/COPD overlap. However, there is a lack of randomized trials that definitively demonstrate this evidence.

Apnea-Specific Pulse-Rate Response is Associated With Early Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

INTRODUCTION: In patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), novel metrics such as hypoxic burden (HB) and sleep apnea-specific pulse-rate response (ΔHR) may better correlate with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). This manuscript aims to assess the correlation between ΔHR and HB with subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with OSA, testing the hypothesis that elevated ΔHR and HB are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis development. METHODS: In a prospective study, individuals aged 20-65 years with suspected OSA without known comorbidities were consecutively recruited and defined as OSA (AHI≥5events/h) or healthy controls. Using bilateral carotid ultrasonography, common carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) was assessed and the identification of at least one atheromatous plaque defined the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis. ΔHR, and HB were derived from pulse-oximetry. RESULTS: We studied 296 patients of age 45±10 years old, of whom 28% were women, and with a BMI of 30.3±5.3kg/m2. Overall, 245 had OSA and 51 were healthy controls. After controlling for confounding variables higher ΔHR but not HB, was associated with higher CIMT (p=0.006) and higher time spent with oxygen saturation below 90% (T90) was associated with an increase in carotid atheroma plaques (p=0.032). When stratifying OSA based on HB tertiles, we observed that within tertile 2 of HB, an increase in ΔHR was associated with larger CIMT (p=0.017). CONCLUSION: A higher ΔHR is associated with an increase in CIMT among adult patients with OSA. This study suggests that ΔHR could be a biomarker of risk for CVD in patients with OSA.

Guías, recomendaciones y consensos en apnea obstructiva del sueño / Guidelines, Recommendations and Consensus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Psoas Muscle Density Evaluated by Chest CT and Long-Term Mortality in COPD Patients / Densidad del músculo psoas evaluada mediante TC de tórax de baja dosis y mortalidad a largo plazo de los pacientes con EPOC

Rationale: Poor muscle quality in COPD patients relates to exercise intolerance and mortality. Muscle quality can be estimated on computed tomography (CT) by estimating psoas density (PsD). We tested the hypothesis that PsD is lower in COPD patients than in controls and relates to all-cause mortality. Methods: At baseline, PsD was measured using axial low-dose chest CT images in 220 COPD patients, 80% men, who were 65±8 years old with mild to severe airflow limitation and in a control group of 58 subjects matched by age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and body surface area (BSA). COPD patients were prospectively followed for 76.5 (48–119) months. Anthropometrics, smoking history, BMI, dyspnoea, lung function, exercise capacity, BODE index and exacerbations history were recorded. Cox proportional risk analysis determined the factors more strongly associated with long-term mortality. Results: PsD was lower in COPD patients than in controls (40.5 vs 42.5, p=0.045). During the follow-up, 54 (24.5%) deaths occurred in the COPD group. PsD as well as age, sex, pack-year history, FEV1%, 6MWD, mMRC, BODE index, were independently associated with mortality. Multivariate analysis showed that age (HR 1.06; 95% CI 1.02–1.12, p=0.006) and CT-assessed PsD (HR 0.97; 95%CI 0.94–0.99, p=0.023) were the variables independently associated with all-cause mortality. (AU)

Justificación: La baja calidad muscular de los pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) se relaciona con la intolerancia al ejercicio y la mortalidad. La calidad del músculo puede estimarse mediante tomografía computarizada (TC) evaluando la densidad del psoas (PsD). Consideramos la hipótesis de que la PsD es menor en los pacientes con EPOC que en los controles y que se relaciona con la mortalidad por todas las causas. Métodos: Al inicio se midió la PsD utilizando las imágenes de TC axial de tórax de baja dosis en 220 pacientes con EPOC, el 80% hombres, de 65 ± 8 años con limitación del flujo aéreo leve a grave y en un grupo control de 58 sujetos emparejados por edad, sexo, índice de masa corporal (IMC) y área de superficie corporal (ASC). Realizamos el seguimiento de los pacientes con EPOC de forma prospectiva durante 76,5 (48-119) meses. Se registraron los datos antropométricos, el historial de tabaquismo, el IMC, la disnea, la función pulmonar, la capacidad de ejercicio, el índice BODE y el historial de exacerbaciones. El análisis de riesgos proporcionales de Cox determinó los factores con mayor asociación con la mortalidad a largo plazo. Resultados: La PsD fue menor en los pacientes con EPOC que en los controles (40,5 vs. 42,5, p = 0,045). Durante el seguimiento, se dieron 54 (24,5%) fallecimientos en el grupo EPOC. Tanto la PsD como la edad, el sexo, el historial de paquetes por año, el FEV1%, la PC6M, la mMRC y el índice BODE se asociaron de forma independiente con la mortalidad.El análisis multivariante mostró que la edad (HR 1,06; IC 95% 1,02-1,12, p = 0,006) y la PsD evaluada mediante TC (HR 0,97; IC 95% 0,94-0,99, p = 0,023) fueron variables asociadas de manera independiente con la mortalidad por todas las causas. (AU)

Infusion of convalescent plasma is associated with clinical improvement in critically ill patients with Covid-19: a pilot study

ABSTRACT Background: The ideal treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 has yet to be defined, but convalescent plasma (CoPla) has been successfully employed. Objective: The objective of the study was to study the safety and outcomes of the administration of CoPla to individuals with severe COVID-19 in an academic medical center. Methods: Ten patients were prospectively treated with plasma from COVID-19 convalescent donors. Results: Over 8 days, the sequential organ failure assessment score dropped significantly in all patients, from 3 to 1.5 (p = 0.014); the Kirby index (PaO2/FiO2) score increased from 124 to 255, (p < 0.0001), body temperature decreased significantly from 38.1 to 36.9°C (p = 0.0058), and ferritin levels also dropped significantly from 1736.6 to 1061.8 ng/ml (p = 0.0001). Chest X-rays improved in 7/10 cases and in 6/10, computerized tomography scans also revealed improvement of the lung injury. Decreases in C-reactive protein and D-dimer levels were also observed. Three of five patients on mechanical ventilation support could be extubated, nine were transferred to conventional hospital floors, and six were sent home; two patients died. The administration of CoPla had no side effects and the 24-day overall survival was 77%. Conclusions: Although other treatments were also administered to the patients and as a result data are difficult to interpret, it seems that the addition of CoPla improved pulmonary function.

Impact of Applying the Global Lung Initiative Criteria for Airway Obstruction in GOLD Defined COPD Cohorts: The BODE and CHAIN Experience

Introduction: The Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) has proposed new criteria for airflow limitation (AL) and recommends using these to interpret spirometry. The objective of this study was to explore the impact of the application of the AL GLI criteria in two well characterized GOLD-defined COPD cohorts.MethodsCOPD patients from the BODE (n=360) and the COPD History Assessment In SpaiN (CHAIN) cohorts (n=722) were enrolled and followed. Age, gender, pack-years history, BMI, dyspnea, lung function measurements, exercise capacity, BODE index, history of exacerbations and survival were recorded. CT-detected comorbidities were registered in the BODE cohort. The proportion of subjects without AL by GLI criteria was determined in each cohort. The clinical, CT-detected comorbidity, and overall survival of these patients were evaluated.ResultsIn total, 18% of the BODE and 15% of the CHAIN cohort did not meet GLI AL criteria. In the BODE and CHAIN cohorts respectively, these patients had a high clinical burden (BODE≥3: 9% and 20%; mMRC≥2: 16% and 45%; exacerbations in the previous year: 31% and 9%; 6MWD<350m: 15% and 19%, respectively), and a similar prevalence of CT-diagnosed comorbidities compared with those with GLI AL. They also had a higher rate of long-term mortality – 33% and 22% respectively.ConclusionsAn important proportion of patients from 2 GOLD-defined COPD cohorts did not meet GLI AL criteria at enrolment, although they had a significant burden of disease. Caution must be taken when applying the GLI AL criteria in clinical practice. (AU)

Apnea obstructiva del sueño y enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica: overlap o síndrome / Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Overlap or Syndrome

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Sueño y cáncer / Sleep and Cancer

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Diferencias entre GesEPOC y GOLD en el año 2017 / Differences between GesEPOC and GOLD in 2017

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Eficacia a medio y largo plazo de la ventilación no invasiva en el síndrome de hipoventilación-obesidad (estudio Pickwick) / Mid- and Long-Term Efficacy of Non-Invasive Ventilation in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: The Pickwick's Study

El proyecto Pickwick es un estudio prospectivo, aleatorizado, abierto y controlado con grupos en paralelo que intenta dar respuesta a los interrogantes del síndrome de hipoventilación-obesidad (SHO), una enfermedad creciente en los países desarrollados. Para ello, pacientes con SHO fueron divididos en pacientes con índice de apneas-hipoapneas (IAH) ≥30 y <30 mediante polisomnografía. El grupo con IAH≥30 se aleatorizó a tratamiento mediante estilo de vida saludable, ventilación no invasiva (VNI) o presión en la vía aérea positiva continua (CPAP). El grupo con IAH<30, a VNI o estilo de vida saludable. Su objetivo ha sido evaluar la eficacia del tratamiento con ventilación VNI, CPAP y estilo de vida saludable (control) a medio y largo plazo en el SHO, analizando como variable primaria la PaCO2 y los días de hospitalización, respectivamente, y como variables operativas el porcentaje de abandonos por razones médicas y mortalidad. Los objetivos secundarios a medio plazo fueron: 1) evaluar la eficacia clínica-funcional, en calidad de vida, en variables polisomnográficas y ecocardiográficas; 2) investigar la importancia de los episodios apneicos y de la leptina en la génesis de la hipoventilación alveolar diurna y el cambio con los diferentes tratamientos; 3) investigar si las alteraciones metabólicas, bioquímicas y disfunción endotelial vascular dependen de la presencia de apneas e hipoapneas, y 4) cambio de marcadores inflamatorios y de daño endotelial con los tratamientos. Los objetivos secundarios a largo plazo fueron: 1) evaluar la eficacia clínico-funcional y en calidad de vida con VNI y CPAP; 2) cambio de la leptina, marcadores inflamatorios y de daño endotelial con los tratamientos; 3) cambio de la hipertensión pulmonar y otras variables ecocardiográficas, así como en la hipertensión arterial e incidencia de episodios cardiovasculares, y 4) frecuencia de abandonos y mortalidad

The Pickwick project was a prospective, randomized and controlled study, which addressed the issue of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), a growing problem in developed countries. OHS patients were divided according to apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 30 and < 30 determined by polysomnography. The group with AHI ≥ 30 was randomized to intervention with lifestyle changes, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP); the group with AHI < 30 received NIV or lifestyle changes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of NIV treatment, CPAP and lifestyle changes (control) in the medium and long-term management of patients with OHS. The primary variables were PaCO2 and days of hospitalization, and operating variables were the percentage of dropouts for medical reasons and mortality. Secondary medium-term objectives were: (I) to evaluate clinical-functional effectiveness on quality of life, echocardiographic and polysomnographic variables; (II) to investigate the importance of apneic events and leptin in the pathogenesis of daytime alveolar hypoventilation and change according to the different treatments; (III) to investigate whether metabolic, biochemical and vascular endothelial dysfunction disorders depend on the presence of apneas and hypopneasm and (IV) changes in inflammatory markers and endothelial damage according to treatment. Secondary long-term objectives were to evaluate: (I) clinical and functional effectiveness and quality of life with NIV and CPAP; (II) changes in leptin, inflammatory markers and endothelial damage according to treatment; (III) changes in pulmonary hypertension and other echocardiographic variables, as well as blood pressure and incidence of cardiovascular events, and (IV) dropout rate and mortality

Sensibilidad de un modelo secuencial basado en cuestionario (STOP-Bang vs. Dixon) y pulsioximetría nocturna para el screening de apnea obstructiva del sueño en pacientes obesos mórbidos candidatos a cirugía bariátrica / Sensitivity of a sequential model based on a questionnaire (STOP-Bang vs Dixon) and nocturnal pulse oximetry for screening obstructive sleep apnea in patients with morbid obesity candidates for bariatric surgery

INTRODUCCIÓN: La apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS) tiene una elevada incidencia en obesos mórbidos candidatos a cirugía bariátrica (CB). Un screening adecuado reduciría el número de poligrafías (PR). OBJETIVO: Analizar la utilidad de un modelo secuencial con un cuestionario (Dixon modificado [DXM] vs. STOP-Bang) y pulsioximetría nocturna en pacientes candidatos a CB. MÉTODOS: Estudio prospectivo, desde el 1 de julio de 2014 hasta el 1 de julio de 2015. Se incluyeron candidatos a CB, excluyéndose aquellos que ya se habían sometido a una PR. VARIABLES: cuestionarios (Epworth, STOP-Bang y DXM), medidas antropométricas, PR y analítica de sangre y gases. Se dividió la muestra entre los que no tenían AOS o era leve (No AOS) y los que tuvieron una AOS moderada-grave (IAH>15). RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 70 pacientes, de los cuales 46 (65,7%) eran mujeres. Se diagnosticaron 26 (37,1%) de AOS moderada-grave. Comparamos STOP-Bang y DXM mediante curvas ROC con una mayor área bajo la curva (AUC) para este último (0,873 [0,74-0,930] vs. 0,781 [0,673-0,888]). La sensibilidad fue superior para el STOP-Bang con un 100% vs. 73,1% de DXM. El IDO3% presentó mayor rentabilidad diagnóstica AUC=0,982 (0,970-1). La aplicación del modelo secuencial con STOP-Bang>3, DXM>5 y DXM>3 hubiese evitado 41 (58,5%), 50 (71,4%) y 41 (58,5%) PR y 0, 7 (10%) y 0 falsos negativos, respectivamente. CONCLUSIÓN: La aplicación de un modelo secuencial basado en el STOP-Bang y pulsioximetría nocturna es una herramienta útil para el screening de AOS en obesos mórbidos candidatos a CB, reduciendo el número de PR

INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a high incidence in patients with morbid obesity who are candidates for bariatric surgery (BS). Adequate screening would decrease the number of respiratory polygraphies (RPs). OBJECTIVE: To analyze the value of a sequential model consisting of a questionnaire (modified Dixon [DXM] vs STOP-Bang) and nocturnal pulse oximetry in patients who were candidates for BS. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015 on candidates for BS, excluding those who have already undergone RP. VARIABLES: questionnaires (Epworth, STOP-Bang, and DXM), anthropometric measurements, RP, and blood and gas tests. The sample was divided into patients with no or mild OSA (no OSA) and those with moderate to severe OSA (AHI>15). RESULTS: A total of 70 patients were analyzed, 46 (65.7%) of them females. Moderate to severe OSA was diagnosed in 26 (37.1%) patients. STOP-Bang and DXM were compared using ROC curves, and greater area under the curve (AUC) was found for the latter (0.873 [0.74 -0.930] vs 0.781 [0.673-0.888]). STOP-Bang had greater sensitivity, 100%, as compared to 73.1% for DXM. ODI3% showed greater diagnostic yield (AUC=0.982 [0.970-1]). Use of the sequential model with STOP-Bang>3, DXM>5, and DXM>3 would have avoided 41 (58.5%), 50 (71.4%), and 41 (58.5%) RPs and 0, 7 (10%), and 0 false negatives, respectively. CONCLUSION: Use of a sequential model based on the STOP-Bang and nocturnal pulse oximetry is a useful tool for screening OSA in patients with morbid obesity candidates for BS, decreasing the number of RPs

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease History Assessment in Spain: una valoración multidimensional de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Método y organización del trabajo / Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease History Assessment in Spain: A Multidimensional Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Evaluation. Study Methods and Organization

Introducción: El presente trabajo describe el método y la organización del trabajo del estudio COPD History Assessment in Spain (CHAIN), cuyo objetivo principal es evaluar a largo plazo la historia natural de una cohorte de pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) desde un punto de vista multidimensional y la identificación de fenotipos clínicos comparándola con otra cohorte control sin EPOC. Pacientes y método: CHAIN es un estudio observacional multicéntrico de cohortes prospectivas realizado en 36 hospitales españoles. Ambas cohortes se seguirán durante un periodo de 5 años con visitas completas cada 12 meses y controles telefónicos cada 6 meses para valorar las exacerbaciones y el estado vital del sujeto. El periodo de reclutamiento de casos se realizó entre el 15 de enero de 2010 y el 31 de marzo de 2012. En cada visita anual se recoge información sobre: a) aspectos clínicos (situación socioeconómica, datos antropométricos, comorbilidades, tabaquismo, clínica respiratoria, exacerbaciones, calidad de vida, escala ansiedad-depresión, actividades de la vida diaria, tratamientos); b) función respiratoria (espirometría, gasometría arterial, hiperinsuflación, difusión, presiones respiratorias); c) índice BODE (variable principal del estudio); d) función muscular periférica, y e) analítica sanguínea (incluida IgE y factores de riesgo cardiovascular). Además, se creará una seroteca para la futura determinación de biomarcadores. Los datos de los pacientes son anonimizados en una base de datos con un acceso jerárquico para garantizar la seguridad en los accesos a la información. El estudio CHAIN aportará información sobre la progresión de la EPOC y establecerá una red de investigadores para futuros proyectos relacionados con la enfermedad(AU)

Introduction: This present paper describes the method and the organization of the study known as the COPD History Assessment In Spain (CHAIN), whose main objective is to evaluate the long-term natural history of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient cohort from a multidimensional standpoint and to identify clinical phenotypes, in comparison with another non-COPD control cohort. Patients and methods: CHAIN is a multicenter, observational study of prospective cohorts carried out at 36 Spanish hospitals. Both cohorts will be followed-up during a 5-year study period with complete office visits every 12 months and telephone interviews every 6 months in order to evaluate exacerbations and the vital state of the subjects. The recruitment period for cases was between 15 January 2010 and 31 March 2012. At each annual visit, information will be collected on: (i) clinical aspects (socio-economic situation, anthropometric data, comorbidities, smoking, respiratory symptoms, exacerbations, quality of life, anxiety-depression scale, daily life activities, treatments); (ii) respiratory function (spirometry, blood gases, hyperinflation, diffusion, respiratory pressures); (iii) BODE index (main study variable); (iv) peripheral muscle function, and (v) blood work-up (including IgE and cardiovascular risk factors). In addition, a serum bank will be created for the future determination of biomarkers. The data of the patients are anonymized in a database with a hierarchical access control in order to guarantee secure information access. The CHAIN study will provide information about the progression of COPD and it will establish a network of researchers for future projects related with COPD(AU)

Documento de consenso sobre el fenotipo mixto EPOC-asma en la EPOC / Consensus Document on the Overlap Phenotype COPD-Asthma in COPD

Introducción: Aunque asma y EPOC son enfermedades distintas, muchos pacientes comparten características de ambas entidades. Estos casos pueden tener una evolución y una respuesta al tratamiento diferente. Sin embargo, la evidencia disponible es escasa, y es necesario valorar si representan un fenotipo diferencial y aportar recomendaciones sobre su diagnóstico y tratamiento, además de identificar posibles lagunas de conocimiento. Método: Consenso nacional de expertos en EPOC en dos etapas: 1) Se establecieron los bloques temáticos a tratar y se elaboró una primera propuesta de aseveraciones, mediante una reunión presencial con metodología de «tormenta de ideas» estructurada. 2) Se realizaron dos rondas de consenso vía correo electrónico, utilizando una escala tipo Likert. Resultados: Se consensua la existencia de un fenotipo clínico diferencial denominado «fenotipo mixto EPOC-asma», cuyo diagnóstico se realizará si se cumplen 2 criterios mayores o uno mayor y 2 menores (criterios mayores: prueba broncodilatadora muy positiva [aumento del FEV1≥15% y≥400ml], eosinofilia en esputo y antecedentes personales de asma; criterios menores: IgE total elevada, antecedentes personales de atopia y prueba broncodilatadora positiva [aumento del FEV1≥12% y≥200ml] en dos o más ocasiones). Se recomienda el uso precoz de corticoides inhalados (CI) ajustados individualmente, ser cautos con la retirada brusca de CI y, en casos graves, valorar el uso de la triple terapia. Finalmente, queda patente la falta de estudios específicos sobre la historia natural y el tratamiento de estos pacientes. Conclusiones: Es preciso profundizar en el conocimiento de este fenotipo para establecer pautas y recomendaciones adecuadas para su diagnóstico y tratamiento(AU)

Introduction: Although asthma and COPD are different pathologies, many patients share characteristics from both entities. These cases can have different evolutions and responses to treatment. Nevertheless, the evidence available is limited, and it is necessary to evaluate whether they represent a differential phenotype and provide recommendations about diagnosis and treatment, in addition to identifying possible gaps in our understanding of asthma and COPD. Methods: A nation-wide consensus of experts in COPD in two stages: 1) during an initial meeting, the topics to be dealt with were established and a first draft of statements was elaborated with a structured «brainstorming» method; 2) consensus was reached with two rounds of e-mails, using a Likert-type scale. Results: Consensus was reached about the existence of a differential clinical phenotype known as «Overlap Phenotype COPD-Asthma», whose diagnosis is made when 2 major criteria and 2 minor criteria are met. The major criteria include very positive bronchodilator test (increase in FEV1 ≥15% and ≥400ml), eosinophilia in sputum and personal history of asthma. Minor criteria include high total IgE, personal history of atopy and positive bronchodilator test (increase in FEV1 ≥12% and ≥200ml) on two or more occasions. The early use of individually-adjusted inhaled corticosteroids is recommended, and caution must be taken with their abrupt withdrawal. Meanwhile, in severe cases the use of triple therapy should be evaluated. Finally, there is an obvious lack of specific studies about the natural history and the treatment of these patients. Conclusions: It is necessary to expand our knowledge about this phenotype in order to establish adequate guidelines and recommendations for its diagnosis and treatment(AU)

Selection of 5-fluorocytosine-resistant mutants from an Aspergillus niger citric acid-producing strain

Mutants of Aspergillus niger N402, induced by UV mutagenesis, were selected and tested for resistance or sensitivity to 5-fluorocytosine. Some mutants showed increased citric acid production, which did not correlate with the intracellular amount of protein or ammonium ion. The resistance to 5-fluorocytosine proved to be a rational approach for isolation of new mutants with improved production of citric acid. The best mutant (FR13) accumulated double the amount of citric acid produced by the parental strain.

El archivo de Archivos: 2005 / The ARCHIVOS archive, 2005: and overview of research published

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La clomipramina en el tratamiento de la eyaculación prematura: eficacia y efectos secundarios / The clomipramina in the treatment of the ejaculation premature: effectiveness and secondary effects

Evaluar la eficacia y efectos secundarios de la clomipramina como tratamiento de la eyaculación prematura. Se revisaron las historias clínicas de 71 pacientes que acudieron a nuestro servicio quejándose de eyaculación prematura (EP), durante un programa de consulta sexual realizado en el mes de mayo de 2001. Fueron incluidos todos los pacientes indistintamente la clasificación de la EP. El tiempo de la latencia para la eyaculación o tiempo de eyaculación (TE) fue registrado y referido por el mismo paciente. Se revisó el TE antes y después de la administración del medicamento, así como la eficacia y los efectos secundarios. Los resultados fueron clasificados como mejoría y sin mejoría y se calculó también el TE promedio antes y después de la ingesta del medicamento. Ventiocho pacientes recibieron 25mg de clomipramina. La edad promedio fue de 46,5 ± 12,9 años (23-73). Ventitrés pacientes (82,1 por ciento) respondieron haber tenido mejoría con el tratamienton y 5 pacientes (17,9 por ciento) respondieron no haber tenido mejoría. El TE antes del tratamiento fue de 25,1 ± 35,9 segundos (1-180) y el TE posterior al tratamiento fue de 25,1 ± 39,5 segundos (1-180) y el TE posterior al tratamiento fue de 336,6 ± 219,4 segundos (3 s - aneyaculación)(p<0.01). dieciocho pacientes (64,3 por ciento) presentaron efectos secundarios siendo la cefalea, las nauseas y los mareos los más comúnes. La clomipramina demostró ser un buen tratamiento en los pacientes con EP, sin embargo, un gran número de pacientes presentó efectos secundarios por lo que se debe individualizar el tratamiento