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Antecedentes y objetivo Existen escasos estudios que analicen la hipercalcemia en pacientes hospitalizados. Nuestros objetivos fueron: describir las características clínicas de los pacientes hospitalizados con hipercalcemia, estimar su prevalencia en el medio hospitalario, analizar la tasa de corrección de la hipercalcemia, e identificar variables pronósticas. Materiales y métodos Estudio observacional, longitudinal, retrospectivo y bicéntrico. Se incluyeron pacientes adultos ingresados en dos hospitales de Málaga (2014-2018) con diagnóstico de hipercalcemia. El seguimiento mínimo fue de 2años o hasta el fallecimiento. Resultados Se incluyeron 205 pacientes con hipercalcemia (incidencia: 0,13%). La edad media (DE) fue de 68,2 (13,1) años, con predominio de varones (55,1%). La calcemia mediana (RIC) al ingreso fue de 13,1 (11,8-14,6) mg/dL. Las etiologías más frecuentes fueron: neoplasias (75,1%), hiperparatiroidismo primario y fármacos (ambas, 8,8%). La mediana (RIC) de seguimiento fue de 5,1 (1,7-60,3) semanas. Los tratamientos más usados fueron: fluidoterapia (86,8%), diuréticos de asa (70,9%), bifosfonatos (60,7%) y glucocorticoides (46,2%). La tasa de corrección de la hipercalcemia fue del 65,2%, con una mediana (RIC) de 6 (3-10) días La tasa de mortalidad fue del 81,5%. La mediana (IC95%) de supervivencia fue de 5,1 (3-7,3) semanas. Los factores asociados a una mayor mortalidad fueron: edad avanzada, etiología neoplásica, calcemia al ingreso y no corrección de la hipercalcemia. Conclusiones La hipercalcemia en pacientes hospitalizados se debe principalmente a procesos neoplásicos y se asocia a una elevada mortalidad. Observamos una baja tasa de seguimiento de las recomendaciones para el manejo de la hipercalcemia (AU)
Background and objective There are limited studies analyzing hypercalcemia in hospitalized patients. Our objectives were to describe the clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients with hypercalcemia, estimate its prevalence in the hospital setting, analyze the rate of correction of hypercalcemia, and identify prognostic variables. Materials and methods Observational, longitudinal, retrospective, and bicentric study. Adult patients admitted to two hospitals in Málaga (2014-2018) with a diagnosis of hypercalcemia were included. The minimum follow-up was 2years or until death. Results A total of 205 patients with hypercalcemia were included (incidence: 0.13%). The mean age (SD) was 68.2 (13.1) years, with a predominance of males (55.1%). The median (IQR) serum calcium at admission was 13.1 (11.8-14.6) mg/dL. The most common etiologies were neoplasms (75.1%), primary hyperparathyroidism, and medications (both 8.8%). The median (IQR) follow-up period was 5.1 (1.7-60.3) weeks. The most commonly used treatments were fluid therapy (86.8%), loop diuretics (70.9%), bisphosphonates (60.7%), and glucocorticoids (46.2%). The rate of correction of hypercalcemia was 65.2%, with a median (IQR) of 6 (3-10) days. The mortality rate was 81.5%. The median (95%CI) survival was 5.1 (3-7.3) weeks. Factors associated with higher mortality were advanced age, neoplastic etiology, serum calcium at admission, and failure to correct hypercalcemia. Conclusions Hypercalcemia in hospitalized patients is mainly due to neoplastic processes and is associated with high mortality. We observed a low rate of adherence to recommendations for the management of hypercalcemia (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Hypercalcemia/epidemiology , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , Severity of Illness Index , Follow-Up Studies , Longitudinal Studies , Retrospective Studies , Spain/epidemiology , IncidenceABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: There are limited studies analyzing hypercalcemia in hospitalized patients. Our objectives were to describe the clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients with hypercalcemia, estimate its prevalence in the hospital setting, analyze the rate of correction of hypercalcemia, and identify prognostic variables. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, longitudinal, retrospective, and bicentric study. Adult patients admitted to two hospitals in Málaga (2014-2018) with a diagnosis of hypercalcemia were included. The minimum follow-up was 2 years or until death. RESULTS: A total of 205 patients with hypercalcemia were included (incidence: 0.13%). The mean age (SD) was 68.2 (13.1) years, with a predominance of males (55.1%). The median (IQR) serum calcium at admission was 13.1 (11.8-14.6) mg/dl. The most common etiologies were neoplasms (75.1%), primary hyperparathyroidism, and medications (both 8.8%). The median (IQR) follow-up period was 5.1 (1.7-60.3) weeks. The most commonly used treatments were fluid therapy (86.8%), loop diuretics (70.9%), bisphosphonates (60.7%), and glucocorticoids (46.2%). The rate of correction of hypercalcemia was 65.2%, with a median (IQR) of 6 (3-10) days. The mortality rate was 81.5%. The median (95% CI) survival was 5.1 (3-7.3) weeks. Factors associated with higher mortality were advanced age, neoplastic etiology, serum calcium at admission, and failure to correct hypercalcemia. CONCLUSIONS: Hypercalcemia in hospitalized patients is mainly due to neoplastic processes and is associated with high mortality. We observed a low rate of adherence to recommendations for the management of hypercalcemia.