Prognosis of Systolic Pressure 130 to 139 According to Risk. A Prospective Cohort Study Between 1992 and 2019.

BACKGROUND: Guidelines recommend pharmacological treatment for systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 130 to 139 mm Hg in secondary prevention. However, uncertainty persists in primary prevention in low cardiovascular risk patients (CVR). METHODS: Cohort study representative of the general population of Albacete/Southeast Spain. We examined 1029 participants with untreated blood pressure and free of cardiovascular disease, followed-up during 1992 to 2019. Cox regression modeled the association of SBP with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (outcome-1) and cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality (outcome-2). RESULTS: Participants' mean age was 44.8 years (53.8%, women; 77.1% at low-CVR); 20.3% had SBP 120 to 129; 13.0% 130 to 139 at low-CVR and 3.4% at high-CVR; and 27.4% ≥140 mm Hg. After a 25.7-year median follow-up, 218 outcome-1 and 302 outcome-2 cases occurred. Unadjusted hazard ratios of outcome-1 for these increasing SBP categories (versus <120) were 2.72, 2.27, 11.54, and 7.52, respectively; and 2.69, 2.32, 10.55, and 7.34 for outcome-2 (all P<0.01). After adjustment for other risk factors, hazard ratio (95% CI) of outcome-1 were 1.49 (0.91-2.44), 1.65 (0.94-2.91, P=0.08), 1.36 (0.72-2.57), and 1.82 (1.15-2.88), respectively, and 1.39 (0.91-2.11), 1.69 (1.05-2.73), 1.09 (0.63-1.88), and 1.64 (1.11-2.41) for outcome-2. Compared with 130 to 139 at low-CVR, hazard ratio for 130 to 139 at high-CVR was 4.85 for outcome-1 (P<0.001) and 4.43 for outcome-2 (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: In this primary prevention population of relatively young average age, untreated SBP of 130 to 139 mm Hg at low-CVR had long-term prognostic value and might benefit from stricter SBP targets. High-CVR patients had nonsignificant higher risk (limited sample size) but 4-fold greater risk when compared with low-CVR. Overall, results indicate the importance of risk stratification, supporting risk-based decision-making.

Análisis mediante encuesta telemática de la adherencia a la dieta Mediterranea al inicio de la pandemia por COVID-19 / Analysis by means of a telematic survey of adherence to the Mediterranean diet at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introducción: La elección de los alimentos en época de confinamiento están influenciadas por múltiples factores como pueden ser la disponibilidad alimentaria que puede verse reducida y que constituyó uno de los principales retos a afrontar por los gobiernos en las pandemias pasadas, el estatus económico familiar que puede variar, así como el propio hecho del confinamiento que proporciona al grupo familiar de más tiempo para dedicar a la preparación de distintos platos pero también les sitúa en una situación que puede ser vivida como estresante y conducir a pautas distintas de consumo alimentario. Objetivo: Conocer el patrón dietético habitual, es decir previo al confinamiento recabando esta información en el momento en que se iniciaba aquel. Método: Estudio observacional transversal mediante encuesta alimentaria telemática anónima en línea que monitorizó la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en tiempo real en 492 adultos de España en la pandemia por covid19 durante la segunda quincena del mes marzo 2020. Resultados: Nuestro estudio muestra que el grado de adherencia a la DM en la primera parte del confinamiento ha sido elevado, mostrando una puntuación de 10.0 ± 2.0 en el test de MEDAS y de 9.3± 2.1 en el PREDIMED modificado. En concreto en nuestro estudio un 77% de la población estudiada presenta una alta adherencia a la dieta mediterránea frente a moderada adherencia el 22,4%y baja el 5%. Conclusiones: Nuestro estudio refleja una alta adherencia de los participantes a la Dieta Mediterránea.(AU)

Introduction: The choice of food in times of confinement is influenced by multiple factors such as food availability that may be reduced and that constituted one of the main challenges to be faced by governments in past pandemics, the family economic status that can vary, as well as the fact of confinement that provides the family group with more time to dedicate to preparing different dishes but also places them in a situation that can be experienced as stressful and lead to different patterns of food consumption. Objective: To know the usual dietary pattern, that is, prior to confinement, collecting this information at the time it began. Method. Cross-sectional observational study using an anonymous online telematic food survey that monitored adherence to the Mediterranean diet in real time in 492 adults from Spain in the pandemic by covid19 during the second half of March 2020. Results: Our study shows that the degree of adherence to DM in the first part of confinement has been high, showing a score of 10.0 ± 2.0 in the MEDAS test and 9.3 ± 2.1 in the modified PREDIMED. Specifically, in our study, 77% of the studied population had a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet, compared to a moderate adherence in 22.4% and a low adherence in 5%. Conclusions: Our study reflects a high adherence of the participants to the Mediterranean Diet.(AU)

Influencia del confinamiento ocurrido en España debido a la pandemia por el virus SARS-CoV-2 en la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea / Influence of the confinement that occurred in Spain due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus outbreak on adherence to the Mediterranean diet

Introducción: La dieta mediterránea (DMed) reduce la morbimortalidad. El confinamiento ocurrido en España entre los meses de marzo y mayo de 2020 podría generar cambios conductuales, entre ellos la adherencia a la DMed. El objetivo del presente estudio ha sido valorar la citada adherencia al concluir dicho confinamiento y compararla con la situación previa. Métodos: Los datos se obtuvieron mediante 2cuestionarios en línea, uno al comienzo del confinamiento y otro al final, contestados por personas adultas procedentes de población española, las cuales respondieron de forma anónima y voluntaria. La valoración de la adherencia a la DMed se realizó a través de 2cuestionarios: Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) y PREDIMED modificado, los cuales contenían 14 cuestiones cada uno. Otras variables incluidas fueron: edad, sexo, índice de masa corporal (IMC), comunidad autónoma de procedencia, tipo de convivencia en domicilio y nivel de estudios alcanzado. Al concluir el confinamiento la comparación entre los cambios se realizó con el estadístico t de Student y la prueba de McNemar. Resultados: Participaron 207 personas (137 mujeres), con una edad media de 51,3±12,4 años, intervalo de edad: 20-83 años. Transcurrido el confinamiento, el IMC permaneció sin cambios (24,55±3,7kg/m2 inicial y 24,57±3,7kg/m2 final; p=0,752), sí aumentó el consumo de pescado (51,2% inicial y 60,9% al final; p=0,003), fundamentalmente en las mujeres, y la adherencia a la DMed: la puntuación total por término medio aumentó tanto en MEDAS (10,16±2,0 al inicio y 10,57±2,0 al final; p=0,001), como en PREDIMED modificado (9,47±2,1 al inicio y 9,93±2,1 al final; p <0,001). También la proporción de los participantes que tenían una puntuación clasificada como alta al principio aumentó al final del confinamiento: de 80,7% inicial en MEDAS a 87,9% al final (p=0,021) y de 68,6% inicial en PREDIMED modificado a 75,8% al final (p=0,037)...(AU)

Introduction: The Mediterranean diet (MDiet) reduces morbidity and mortality. The lockdown that took place in Spain between the months of March and May 2020 may have led to behavioural changes. The aim of the present study was to assess adherence to the MDiet at the end of the lockdown period and to compare it with the situation prior to it. Methods: Data were obtained by means of 2online questionnaires, one at the beginning of lockdown and the other at the end, completed by adults from the Spanish population, who responded anonymously and voluntarily. The assessment of adherence to the MDiet was carried out using 2questionnaires: Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and modified PREDIMED, which contained 14 questions each. Other variables included were: age, gender, body mass index (BMI), autonomous community of origin, home living conditions, and level of studies achieved. At the end of the lockdown period, the comparison was made using the Student t statistic and the McNemar test. Results: A total of 207 people (137 women) participated, with a mean age 51.3±12.4 years, age range: 20-83 years. After lockdown, BMI remained unchanged (initial 24.55±3.7kg/m2 and final 24.57±3.7kg/m2, P=.752), as well as fish consumption (initial 51.2%) and 60.9% at the end, P=.003), mainly due to the women, and adherence to the Mdiet. The mean total score of MEDAS increased with 10.16±2.0 at the beginning, and 10.57±2.0 at the end; P=.001). This also occurred with the modified PREDIMED (9.47±2.1 at the beginning and 9.93±2.1 at the end, P<.001). Similarly, the proportion of participants that had a score classified as high at the beginning increased at the end of lockdown: from 80.7% initially in MEDAS to 87.9% at the end (P=.021) and from 68.6% initially in modified PREDIMED to 75.8% at the end (P=.037). Conclusions: In the study sample, during lockdown there were no changes in BMI, but there were increases in fish consumption and adherence to the MDiet.

Valoración de la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en estudiantes universitarios de Ciencias de la Salud y su relación con el nivel de actividad física / Assessment of adherence to the Mediterranean diet in university Health Sciences students and its relationship with level of physical activity

Objetivo: valorar el grado de adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la práctica de actividad física en estudiantes universitarios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla-La Mancha. Método: estudio observacional transversal mediante encuesta alimentaria y de actividad física. La muestra contó con 575 estudiantes universitarios (77,7 % de mujeres). Se desarrolló una encuesta de recogida de datos inicial mediante la plataforma Google Forms (https://www.google.com/forms/about/). La adherencia a la dieta mediterránea se valoró con el cuestionario Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) y el cuestionario PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea (PREDIMED), modificado. Para medir la actividad física se utilizó el cuestionario Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity Scale (RAPA), que valora la actividad física desempeñada. Resultados: se encontró en los estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud una adherencia a la dieta mediterránea del 58,3 %, siendo la adherencia media del 38,6 % y la mala adherencia del 5,0 %, observándose un bajo consumo de frutas sin diferencias de sexo, un alto consumo de carne roja o procesada y de mantequillas o natas, con diferencias significativas entre mujeres y hombres. También hay un consumo alto de bebidas carbonatadas (más frecuente en mujeres). Asimismo, un porcentaje alto de estudiantes (22,5 % del total) no hace prácticamente ninguna actividad física. En cuanto al ejercicio físico, siempre es mayor entre los hombres, con diferencias significativas (p > 0,05). Conclusión: este estudio sugiere que la muestra de estudiantes universitarios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla-La Mancha presenta una aceptable adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y unos niveles de actividad física insuficientes. (AU)

Objective: to assess the degree of adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the practice of physical activity in university Health Sciences students in Castile-La Mancha. Methods: this was a cross-sectional, observational study by means of a dietary and physical activity survey. The sample consisted of 575 university students (77.7 % women). An initial data collection survey was developed using the Google Forms platform (https://www.google.com/forms/about/). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed with the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) questionnaire and the modified Prevention with Mediterranean Diet (PREDIMED) questionnaire. The Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity Scale (RAPA) questionnaire was used to measure physical activity. Results: we found a 58.3 % adherence to Mediterranean diet among Health Sciences students, with 38.6 % of average adherence, and 5.0 % of poor adherence, with a low consumption of fruits with no gender differences, and a high consumption of red or processed meat and butter or cream with significant differences between women and men. There is also a high consumption of carbonated beverages (more frequent in women). Likewise, a high percentage of students (22.5 %) do practically no physical activity. As for physical exercise, it is always higher in men, with significant differences (p > 0.05). Conclusion: this study suggests that the sample of university Health Sciences students in Castile-La Mancha shows an acceptable adherence to the Mediterranean diet and insufficient levels of physical activity. (AU)

Influence of the confinement that occurred in Spain due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus outbreak on adherence to the Mediterranean diet. / Influencia del confinamiento ocurrido en España debido a la pandemia por el virus SARS-CoV-2 en la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea.

INTRODUCTION: The Mediterranean diet (MDiet) reduces morbidity and mortality. The lockdown that took place in Spain between the months of March and May 2020 may have led to behavioural changes. The aim of the present study was to assess adherence to the MDiet at the end of the lockdown period and to compare it with the situation prior to it. METHODS: Data were obtained by means of 2online questionnaires, one at the beginning of lockdown and the other at the end, completed by adults from the Spanish population, who responded anonymously and voluntarily. The assessment of adherence to the MDiet was carried out using 2questionnaires: Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and modified PREDIMED, which contained 14 questions each. Other variables included were: age, gender, body mass index (BMI), autonomous community of origin, home living conditions, and level of studies achieved. At the end of the lockdown period, the comparison was made using the Student t statistic and the McNemar test. RESULTS: A total of 207 people (137 women) participated, with a mean age 51.3±12.4 years, age range: 20-83 years. After lockdown, BMI remained unchanged (initial 24.55±3.7kg/m2 and final 24.57±3.7kg/m2, P=.752), as well as fish consumption (initial 51.2%) and 60.9% at the end, P=.003), mainly due to the women, and adherence to the Mdiet. The mean total score of MEDAS increased with 10.16±2.0 at the beginning, and 10.57±2.0 at the end; P=.001). This also occurred with the modified PREDIMED (9.47±2.1 at the beginning and 9.93±2.1 at the end, P<.001). Similarly, the proportion of participants that had a score classified as high at the beginning increased at the end of lockdown: from 80.7% initially in MEDAS to 87.9% at the end (P=.021) and from 68.6% initially in modified PREDIMED to 75.8% at the end (P=.037). CONCLUSIONS: In the study sample, during lockdown there were no changes in BMI, but there were increases in fish consumption and adherence to the MDiet.

[Assessment of adherence to the Mediterranean diet in university Health Sciences students and its relationship with level of physical activity]. / Valoración de la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en estudiantes universitarios de Ciencias de la Salud y su relación con el nivel de actividad física.

INTRODUCTION: Objective: to assess the degree of adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the practice of physical activity in university Health Sciences students in Castile-La Mancha. Methods: this was a cross-sectional, observational study by means of a dietary and physical activity survey. The sample consisted of 575 university students (77.7 % women). An initial data collection survey was developed using the Google Forms platform (https://www.google.com/forms/about/). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed with the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) questionnaire and the modified Prevention with Mediterranean Diet (PREDIMED) questionnaire. The Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity Scale (RAPA) questionnaire was used to measure physical activity. Results: we found a 58.3 % adherence to Mediterranean diet among Health Sciences students, with 38.6 % of average adherence, and 5.0 % of poor adherence, with a low consumption of fruits with no gender differences, and a high consumption of red or processed meat and butter or cream with significant differences between women and men. There is also a high consumption of carbonated beverages (more frequent in women). Likewise, a high percentage of students (22.5 %) do practically no physical activity. As for physical exercise, it is always higher in men, with significant differences (p > 0.05). Conclusion: this study suggests that the sample of university Health Sciences students in Castile-La Mancha shows an acceptable adherence to the Mediterranean diet and insufficient levels of physical activity.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Objetivo: valorar el grado de adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la práctica de actividad física en estudiantes universitarios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla-La Mancha. Método: estudio observacional transversal mediante encuesta alimentaria y de actividad física. La muestra contó con 575 estudiantes universitarios (77,7 % de mujeres). Se desarrolló una encuesta de recogida de datos inicial mediante la plataforma Google Forms (https://www.google.com/forms/about/). La adherencia a la dieta mediterránea se valoró con el cuestionario Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) y el cuestionario PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea (PREDIMED), modificado. Para medir la actividad física se utilizó el cuestionario Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity Scale (RAPA), que valora la actividad física desempeñada. Resultados: se encontró en los estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud una adherencia a la dieta mediterránea del 58,3 %, siendo la adherencia media del 38,6 % y la mala adherencia del 5,0 %, observándose un bajo consumo de frutas sin diferencias de sexo, un alto consumo de carne roja o procesada y de mantequillas o natas, con diferencias significativas entre mujeres y hombres. También hay un consumo alto de bebidas carbonatadas (más frecuente en mujeres). Asimismo, un porcentaje alto de estudiantes (22,5 % del total) no hace prácticamente ninguna actividad física. En cuanto al ejercicio físico, siempre es mayor entre los hombres, con diferencias significativas (p > 0,05). Conclusión: este estudio sugiere que la muestra de estudiantes universitarios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla-La Mancha presenta una aceptable adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y unos niveles de actividad física insuficientes.

Cambios observados en la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en una población española durante el confinamiento debido a la pandemia ocasionada por el SARS-CoV-2 / Changes in adherence to the Mediterranean diet observed in a Spanish population during confinement for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

INTRODUCCIÓN: el confinamiento domiciliario debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 puede influir en los perfiles dietéticos de la población, sometida súbitamente a un factor estresante que implica importantes modificaciones en los hábitos de vida. Entre otros, la restricción de la movilidad y el cambio en la forma de realizar el trabajo, pasando de ser presencial a no presencial (teletrabajo). OBJETIVO: conocer el patrón dietético habitual previo al confinamiento y valorar la evolución de la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea semanalmente hasta la conclusión del mismo. MÉTODOS: los datos se recopilaron mediante un cuestionario anónimo semanal en línea que monitorizó la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en tiempo real en una muestra inicial de 490 adultos de España. La adherencia a la dieta mediterránea se valoró mediante los cuestionarios MEDAS (Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener) y PREDIMED modificado. RESULTADOS: el confinamiento debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 influyó en los hábitos alimenticios de los participantes, de modo que la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea aumentó al concluir el período de confinamiento, lo cual tiene especial interés, ya que se partía de una buena adherencia inicial (adherencia MEDAS: 10,03 ± 1,9 inicial y 10,47 ± 2,1 final; p = 0,016; adherencia PREDIMED modificado: 9,26 ± 2,0 inicial y 9,89 ± 2,1 final; p < 0,001), sin observarse cambios clínicamente relevantes en la composición corporal valorada por el índice de masa corporal (IMC) excepto en las mujeres (23,3 kg/m2 ± 2,9 inicial y 23,4 kg/m2 ± 2,9 final; p < 0,001), con un discreto aumento de dicho parámetro pero manteniendo en promedio los valores saludables aconsejados por las guías. CONCLUSIONES: en la población estudiada observamos una mejora de la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea sin observar cambios clínicamente relevantes en el IMC

INTRODUCTION: home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic can influence the dietary profiles of the population, suddenly subjected to a stressful factor that implies important modifications in life habits. Among others, a restriction of mobility and a change in the way of carrying out work, going from being face-to-face to non-contact (teleworking). OBJECTIVE: to know the usual dietary pattern prior to confinement, and to assess the evolution of adherence to the Mediterranean diet weekly until its conclusion. METHODS: data were collected using a weekly anonymous online questionnaire that monitored adherence to the Mediterranean diet in real time in an initial sample of 490 adults from Spain. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using the MEDAS (Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener) and modified PREDIMED questionnaires. RESULTS: confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the eating habits of the participants, so that adherence to the Mediterranean diet increased at the end of the confinement period, which is of special interest, since it was based on a good initial adherence (MEDAS adherence: 10.03 ± 1.9 initial and 10.47 ± 2.1 final; p = 0.016; modified PREDIMED adherence: 9.26 ± 2.0 initial and 9.89 ± 2.1 final; p < 0.001), without observing clinically relevant changes in body composition as measured by body mass index (BMI) except in women (23.3 kg/m2 ± 2.9 initial and 23.4 kg/m2 ± 2.9 final; p < 0.001), with a slight increase in this parameter, but maintaining on average the healthy values recommended by the guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: in the studied population we observed an improvement in adherence to the Mediterranean diet without observing clinically relevant changes in BMI

[Changes in adherence to the Mediterranean diet observed in a Spanish population during confinement for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic]. / Cambios observados en la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en una población española durante el confinamiento debido a la pandemia ocasionada por el SARS-CoV-2.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic can influence the dietary profiles of the population, suddenly subjected to a stressful factor that implies important modifications in life habits. Among others, a restriction of mobility and a change in the way of carrying out work, going from being face-to-face to non-contact (teleworking). Objective: to know the usual dietary pattern prior to confinement, and to assess the evolution of adherence to the Mediterranean diet weekly until its conclusion. Methods: data were collected using a weekly anonymous online questionnaire that monitored adherence to the Mediterranean diet in real time in an initial sample of 490 adults from Spain. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using the MEDAS (Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener) and modified PREDIMED questionnaires. Results: confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the eating habits of the participants, so that adherence to the Mediterranean diet increased at the end of the confinement period, which is of special interest, since it was based on a good initial adherence (MEDAS adherence: 10.03 ± 1.9 initial and 10.47 ± 2.1 final; p = 0.016; modified PREDIMED adherence: 9.26 ± 2.0 initial and 9.89 ± 2.1 final; p < 0.001), without observing clinically relevant changes in body composition as measured by body mass index (BMI) except in women (23.3 kg/m2 ± 2.9 initial and 23.4 kg/m2 ± 2.9 final; p < 0.001), with a slight increase in this parameter, but maintaining on average the healthy values recommended by the guidelines. Conclusions: in the studied population we observed an improvement in adherence to the Mediterranean diet without observing clinically relevant changes in BMI.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: el confinamiento domiciliario debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 puede influir en los perfiles dietéticos de la población, sometida súbitamente a un factor estresante que implica importantes modificaciones en los hábitos de vida. Entre otros, la restricción de la movilidad y el cambio en la forma de realizar el trabajo, pasando de ser presencial a no presencial (teletrabajo). Objetivo: conocer el patrón dietético habitual previo al confinamiento y valorar la evolución de la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea semanalmente hasta la conclusión del mismo. Métodos: los datos se recopilaron mediante un cuestionario anónimo semanal en línea que monitorizó la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en tiempo real en una muestra inicial de 490 adultos de España. La adherencia a la dieta mediterránea se valoró mediante los cuestionarios MEDAS (Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener) y PREDIMED modificado. Resultados: el confinamiento debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 influyó en los hábitos alimenticios de los participantes, de modo que la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea aumentó al concluir el período de confinamiento, lo cual tiene especial interés, ya que se partía de una buena adherencia inicial (adherencia MEDAS: 10,03 ± 1,9 inicial y 10,47 ± 2,1 final; p = 0,016; adherencia PREDIMED modificado: 9,26 ± 2,0 inicial y 9,89 ± 2,1 final; p < 0,001), sin observarse cambios clínicamente relevantes en la composición corporal valorada por el índice de masa corporal (IMC) excepto en las mujeres (23,3 kg/m2 ± 2,9 inicial y 23,4 kg/m2 ± 2,9 final; p < 0,001), con un discreto aumento de dicho parámetro pero manteniendo en promedio los valores saludables aconsejados por las guías. Conclusiones: en la población estudiada observamos una mejora de la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea sin observar cambios clínicamente relevantes en el IMC.

Intervención motivacional de la obesidad en Atención Primaria mediante un programa de actividad física / Motivational intervention for obesity in Primary Care using a physical activity program

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: la obesidad y el sobrepeso constituyen uno de los principales problemas de salud pública en el mundo. De ahí la importancia de desarrollar y aplicar estrategias que logren disminuir el peso en esta población. Por ello nos propusimos como objetivo evaluar la efectividad de la intervención en la obesidad con tres enfoques diferentes, uno de ellos con una plataforma que promueve la actividad física. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: ensayo clínico multicéntrico, aleatorizado, controlado y de grupos paralelos que comparó 3 brazos de pacientes con sobrepeso u obesidad con un seguimiento de 12 meses. Los pacientes se asignaron al azar a tres grupos de intervención en un centro de Atención Primaria: G1: grupo de control que recibió las recomendaciones habituales para perder peso siguiendo el Consenso SEEDO 2000; G2: intervención motivacional de la obesidad (IMOAP) con enfermera entrenada y pequeños grupos de trabajo periódico; G3: intervención motivacional de la obesidad (IMOAP) añadiendo el uso de una plataforma digital que permite registrar la actividad física, la monitoriza y favorece la práctica de esta (IWOPI). Se recolectaron las variables: peso, talla, IMC, circunferencia de la cintura, parámetros lipídicos, presión arterial y hemoglobina glucosilada. Después de realizar las intervenciones se estudiaron los indicadores de relevancia clínica: riesgo relativo (RR), reducción del riesgo absoluto (ARR), reducción del riesgo relativo (RRR) y número necesario de pacientes a tratar (NNT), tanto por intención de tratar como por eficacia biológica. RESULTADOS: Inicialmente se incluyeron 185 pacientes en el estudio. En total, 17 pacientes abandonaron el estudio: un paciente en el G3 debido a un cambio de domicilio, uno en el G2 por razones de trabajo y 15 en el G1 aduciendo ausencia de resultados. De este modo, 168 pacientes completaron el estudio: 47 en G1, 61 en G2 y 60 en G3. De la población estudiada, el 57,1 % eran mujeres y el 42,9 % eran varones. El peso de los pacientes de los tres grupos descendió en cada una de las visitas, observándose al final del estudio una reducción de peso media de 4,37 kg, siendo esta de 5,34 kg en el G2, de 6,29 kg en el G3 y de 1,25 kg en el grupo de control (G1). También se observó una reducción de los niveles de colesterol en los tres grupos. El IMC mostró una reducción promedio general de -1,56, siendo esta de -1,70 en el G2, de -2,26 en el G3 y de 0,47 en el G1. En relación con el perfil lipídico, los niveles de colesterol total se redujeron en todos los grupos, siendo la mayor disminución la observada en el G3. Los niveles de triglicéridos se redujeron significativamente solo en dos grupos, G2 y G3 (-19,66 y -19,43, respectivamente). La hemoglobina glucosilada mostró una ligera disminución que no alcanzó la significación estadística. Los parámetros clínicamente relevantes fueron: a) G1 (control) frente a G2 (IMOAP): riesgo relativo (RR), 0,10 a 0,46; reducción del riesgo relativo (RRR), 0,54 a 0,90; reducción del riesgo absoluto (ARR), 0,30 a 0,61; número necesario a tratar (NNT), 3 a 2; b) G1 frente a G3 (IMOAP-PA): RR, 0,07 a 0,30; RRR, 0,70 a 0,93; ARR, 0,61 a 0,86; NNT: 2 a 1; c) G2 frente a G3: RR, 0,54 a 0,84; RRR, 0,16 a 0,46; ARR, 0,14 a 0,43; NNT, 7 a 2. CONCLUSIONES: la plataforma de salud digital que estimula la actividad física, agregada a una intervención motivacional en pacientes con sobrepeso u obesidad, aporta un beneficio adicional significativo en términos de resultados de pérdida de peso, de reducción del IMC y de mejora del perfil de lípidos en estas personas con un coste más efectivo

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the effectiveness of three interventions for obesity, one of them including a platform that promotes physical activity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: a multicenter, randomized, controlled, parallel clinical trial that compared 3 arms with overweight or obese patients with a follow-up of 12 months. Patients were randomized into three groups for an intervention in a primary care center: G1: control group, which received the usual recommendations for losing weight according to the SEEDO 2000 Consensus; G2: motivational intervention for obesity (IMOAP) with a trained nurse and small, regular workgroups; G3: motivational intervention for obesity (IMOAP) plus use of a digital platform that records, monitors, and fosters physical activity (IWOPI). Variables collected included: weight, height, BMI, waist circumference, lipid parameters, blood pressure, and glycosylated hemoglobin. RESULTS: a total of 185 patients were initially included in the study. Seventeen patients left the study, and 168 patients completed the study: 47 in G1, 61 in G2, and 60 in G3. Of the population studied, 57.1 % were women. A general average weight reduction of 4.37 kg was seen at the end of the study - 5.34 kg in G2, 6.29 kg in G3, and 1.25 kg in the control group (G1). Cholesterol levels were also reduced in the three groups, but without reaching statistical significance. Clinically relevant parameters included: G1 (control) versus G2 (IMOAP): relative risk (RR), 0.10 to 0.46; relative risk reduction (RRR), 0.54 to 0.90; absolute risk reduction (ARR), 0.30 to 0.61; number needed to treat (NNT), 3 to 2; G1 versus G3 (IMOAP-PA): RR, 0.07 to 0.30; RRR, 0.70 to 0.93; ARR, 0.61 to 0.86; NNT: 2 to 1; G2 versus G3: RR, 0.54 to 0.84; RRR, 0.16 to 0.46; ARR, 0.14 to 0.43; NNT, 7 to 2. CONCLUSIONS: the digital health platform that fostered physical activity, added to a motivational intervention in overweight or obese patients, provided a significant additional benefit in terms of weight loss, BMI reduction, and lipid profile improvement in patients affected by overweight or obesity with a more effective cost

[Motivational intervention for obesity in Primary Care using a physical activity program]. / Intervención motivacional de la obesidad en Atención Primaria mediante un programa de actividad física.

INTRODUCTION: Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of the obesity intervention with three different approaches, one of them with a platform that promotes physical activity. Material and method: randomized, controlled, parallel clinical trial that compared 3 arms, multicenter study in overweight or obese patients with a follow-up of 12 months. The patients were randomized into three groups: Intervention in the primary care center with G1 intervention: Control group, which received the usual recommendations to lose weight following the SEEDO 2000 Consensus. G2: Motivational intervention of obesity (IMOAP) with trained nurse and small periodic work groups. G3: Motivational intervention of obesity (IMOAP) adding the use of a digital platform that allows physical activity to be recorded, monitored and at the same time favors the practice of this (iwopi). Variables were collected: weight, height, BMI, circumference of the waist, lipid parameters, blood pressure, glycosylated hemoglobin. Results: 185 patients were initially included in the study. Seventeen patients left the study. Thus, 168 patients completed the study: 47 in G1, 61 in G2 and 60 in G3. Of the population studied, 57.1% were women. observing a general average weight reduction at the end of the study of 4.37 kg, being 5.34 kg in the group 2.6.29 kg in the group 3 and 1.25 kg in the control group (G1). It was also observed that cholesterol levels in three groups were reduced. at did not reach a statistically significant value. The clinically relevant parameters were: group 1 (control) versus group 2 (IMOAP): relative risk (RR), 0.10 to 0.46; relative risk reduction (RRR), 0.54 to 0.90; absolute risk reduction (ARR), from 0.30 to 0.61; number needed to treat (NNT), 3 to 2. Group 1 versus group 3 (IMOAP-PA): RR, 0.07 to 0.30; RRR, 0.70 to 0.93; ARR, 0.61 to 0.86; NNT: 2 to 1. Group 2 versus group 3: RR, 0.54 to 0.84; RRR, 0.16 to 0.46; ARR, 0.14 to 0.43; NNT, 7 to 2. Conclusions: The digital health platform that stimulates physical activity added to an interventionist motivation in overweight or obese patients is a significant additional benefit in terms of weight loss results, reduction of BMI and lipid profile in patients affected by overweight or obesity and a more effective cost.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Objetivo: evaluar la efectividad de la intervención de la obesidad con tres enfoques diferentes, uno de ellos con una plataforma que promueve la actividad física. Material y métodos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, controlado, paralelo que comparó 3 brazos, estudio multicéntrico en pacientes con sobrepeso u obesos con un seguimiento de 12 meses. Los pacientes fueron asignados al azar en tres grupos: Intervención en el centro de Atención Primaria con intervención G1: Grupo control, el cual recibía las recomendaciones habituales de perder peso siguiendo el Consenso SEEDO 2000 G2: Intervención motivacional de la obesidad (IMOAP) con enfermera entrenada y pequeños grupos de trabajo periódico. G3: Intervención Motivacional de la obesidad (IMOAP) añadiendo el uso de una plataforma digital que permite registrar la actividad física, Se recolectaron variables: peso, talla, IMC, circunferencia de la cintura, parámetros lipídicos, presión arterial, hemoglobina glicosilada. Resultados: 185 pacientes fueron incluidos inicialmente en el estudio. 17 pacientes abandonaron el estudio. De ese modo, 168 pacientes completaron el estudio: 47 en G1, 61 en G2 y 60 en G3. De la población estudiada, el 57,1% eran mujeres. Se observa una reducción de peso promedio general al final del estudio de 4,37 kg, siendo 5,34 kg en el grupo 2,6,29 kg en el grupo 3 y 1,25 kg en el grupo control (G1). También se observó que los niveles de colesterol en tres grupos se redujeron. El IMC mostró una reducción promedio general de -1,56, siendo -1,70 en G2, -2,26 en G3 y 0,47 en G1. Los parámetros clínicamente relevantes fueron: grupo 1 (control) versus grupo 2 (IMOAP): riesgo relativo (RR), 0,10 a 0,46; reducción del riesgo relativo (RRR), 0.54 a 0.90; reducción del riesgo absoluto (ARR), de 0.30 a 0.61; número necesario para tratar (NNT), 3 a 2. Grupo 1 versus grupo 3 (IMOAP-PA): RR, 0.07 a 0.30; RRR, 0,70 a 0,93; ARR, 0,61 a 0,86; NNT: 2 a 1. Grupo 2 versus grupo 3: RR, 0.54 a 0.84; RRR, 0,16 a 0,46; ARR, 0,14 a 0,43; NNT, 7 a 2. Conclusiones: la plataforma de salud digital que estimula actividad física agregada a una motivación intervencionista en pacientes con sobrepeso u obesidad es un beneficio adicional significativo en términos de resultados de pérdida de peso, reducción del IMC y perfil de lípidos en pacientes afectados por sobrepeso u obesidad y un costo más efectivo.

Efecto de un programa de actividad física motivada en los parámetros lipídicos de pacientes con obesidad o sobrepeso / Effect of a motivational physical activity program on lipid parameters in patients with obesity and overweight

Objetivo: Valorar el efecto de un programa de actividad física motivada sobre los parámetros lipídicos más relacionados con el exceso de peso (triglicéridos [TG] y colesterol de las lipoproteínas de alta densidad [cHDL]) en una intervención para reducir peso en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad. Métodos: Ensayo clínico, aleatorizado y controlado, con 2 brazos y un seguimiento de 12 meses. Los pacientes incluidos en el estudio fueron aleatorizados en 2 grupos de intervención: intervención motivacional de obesidad con enfermera entrenada previamente (G1), grupo motivacional, con apoyo de plataforma digital y programa de actividad física motivada (iwopi [G2]). Las variables antropométricas medidas fueron estatura, peso, índice masa corporal (IMC) y las analíticas, colesterol total, TG y cHDL. Resultados: Han participado en el estudio 123 pacientes, de los que 61 fueron aleatorizados al G1 y 62 al G2. Todos los grupos disminuyeron significativamente el peso al final del estudio, siendo la disminución en el G1 (-4,898kg) y del G2 (-6,292kg). También todos los grupos disminuyeron significativamente (p < 0,05) el colesterol total y los TG, y aumentaron el cHDL, siendo estos cambios más intensos en el grupo G2, el grupo que más peso perdió. Conclusiones: La reducción de peso se acompaña de cambios favorables en los parámetros lipídicos relacionados con el sobrepeso y la obesidad, siendo más intensos cuanto mayor es la pérdida de peso

Objective: To assess the effect of a motivated physical activity program on the lipid parameters most related to excess weight (triglycerides [TG], and high density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL]) in a weight-loss intervention in obese and overweight patients. Methods: A randomised and controlled, 2-arm, clinical trial and a 12-months follow-up was conducted. The patients included in the study were randomised into 2 intervention groups: Motivational intervention of obesity with a previously trained nurse (G1), motivational group, with digital platform support and motivated physical activity program (iwopi [G2]). The anthropometric variables measured were height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), as well as the analytical variables, total cholesterol, TG and HDL-C. Results: A total of 123 patients participated in the study, of which 61 were randomised to G1, and 62 to G2. Both groups significantly decreased weight at the end of the study, with the decrease in G1 being 4.898 kg, and 6.292 kg in G2. In both groups there was also a significantly decrease (P < .05) in total cholesterol and TG, and increase in HDL cholesterol, with these changes being more intense in the G2 group, as well as being the group that lost more weight. Conclusions: Weight reduction is accompanied by favourable changes in lipid parameters related to overweight and obesity, being more intense the greater the weight loss

Effect of a motivational physical activity program on lipid parameters in patients with obesity and overweight. / Efecto de un programa de actividad física motivada en los parámetros lipídicos de pacientes con obesidad o sobrepeso.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a motivated physical activity program on the lipid parameters most related to excess weight (triglycerides [TG], and high density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL]) in a weight-loss intervention in obese and overweight patients. METHODS: A randomised and controlled, 2-arm, clinical trial and a 12-months follow-up was conducted. The patients included in the study were randomised into 2 intervention groups: Motivational intervention of obesity with a previously trained nurse (G1), motivational group, with digital platform support and motivated physical activity program (iwopi [G2]). The anthropometric variables measured were height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), as well as the analytical variables, total cholesterol, TG and HDL-C. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients participated in the study, of which 61 were randomised to G1, and 62 to G2. Both groups significantly decreased weight at the end of the study, with the decrease in G1 being 4.898kg, and 6.292kg in G2. In both groups there was also a significantly decrease (P<.05) in total cholesterol and TG, and increase in HDL cholesterol, with these changes being more intense in the G2 group, as well as being the group that lost more weight. CONCLUSIONS: Weight reduction is accompanied by favourable changes in lipid parameters related to overweight and obesity, being more intense the greater the weight loss.

Molecular basis of the familial chylomicronemia syndrome in patients from the National Dyslipidemia Registry of the Spanish Atherosclerosis Society.

BACKGROUND: Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is an extremely rare lipoprotein disorder caused by mutations in at least 5 genes of the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) complex. OBJECTIVE: This work shows the molecular analysis of patients diagnosed with FCS, who attended the Spanish Arteriosclerosis Society lipid units and were included in the National Dyslipidemia Registry. METHODS: Among the 238 patients registered with severe hypertriglyceridemia (fasting triglycerides >1000 mg/dL), 26 were diagnosed with FCS as they had confirmed postheparin plasma LPL activity deficiency and/or homozygosity for loss-of-function mutations in LPL, GPIHBP1, APOC2, LMF1, or Apolipoprotein A5 (APOA5). RESULTS: Among the 26 FCS cases, 23 had mutations in the homozygous state: 19 in LPL and 4 in the GPIHBP1 gene. The molecular analysis revealed 3 novel mutations: 2 in LPL, in 2 unrelated patients (c.312delA; p.Asp105Thrfs*66 and c.629A>G; p.His210Arg), and 1 in GPHIBP1 in a third patient (c.502delC; p.Leu168Serfs*83). These 3 patients had confirmed lack of LPL activity. Three additional patients with confirmed LPL activity deficiency were heterozygous carriers of mutations in the genes analyzed. Among these, we found 2 novel mutations in APOA5 (c.50-1G>A and c.326_327insC; p.Tyr110Leufs*158). CONCLUSION: We have identified 5 novel pathogenic mutations: 2 in LPL, 1 in GPIHBP1, and 2 in the APOA5 gene. The genetic defaults accounting for the LPL activity deficiency of 23 of them have been clearly identified and 3 patients, who harbored mutations in heterozygosity, were diagnosed based on LPL activity deficiency, which raises the question of the involvement of new genes in the manifestation of FCS.

Valoración del colesterol no HDL como predictor de episodios cardiovasculares no mortales en una cohorte prospectiva de origen poblacional / Evaluation of non-HDL cholesterol as a predictor of non-fatal cardiovascular events in a prospective population cohort

Introducción: El colesterol no transportado por las lipoproteínas de alta densidad (c-no-HDL) está adquiriendo relevancia en su participación en la valoración del riesgo cardiovascular y como diana terapéutica. El objetivo del presente estudio ha sido valorar la capacidad predictiva independiente, tanto del c-no-HDL como del colesterol de las lipoproteínas de baja densidad (cLDL), principal prioridad en las dislipidemias para reducir el riesgo cardiovascular (RCV), en la morbilidad de causa cardiovascular, en una muestra de origen poblacional. Métodos: El diseño del estudio corresponde a una cohorte prospectiva en la que han participado 1.186 individuos en el grupo c-no-HDL y 1.177 en el grupo cLDL, seguidos durante 10,7años (DE=2,2), los cuales no habían padecido ningún episodio cardiovascular (CV) previo. Las variables predictoras incluidas en el ajuste han sido: género, edad, hipertensión arterial, diabetes mellitus, estado de fumador y c-no-HDL en un grupo. En el otro grupo, formado por pacientes que presentaban niveles de triglicéridos ≤400mg/dl, se sustituyó el c-no-HDL por el cLDL. Se calcularon curvas de supervivencia (Kaplan-Meier) y se aplicaron dos modelos de regresión de Cox, uno por cada grupo.Resultados: El grupo c-no-HDL presentó un 6,2% de episodios CV no mortales durante el seguimiento, y el grupo cLDL, un 6,0%. Después del ajuste, por cada aumento de 30mg/dl de c-no-HDL, la incidencia de nuevos episodios CV no mortales aumentó un 31% (HR=1,31; IC95%: 1,06-1,61; p=0,018) y en el grupo del cLDL un 27% (HR=1,27; IC95%: 0,97-1,61; p=0,068). Conclusiones: Tras un seguimiento de 10,7años, el c-no-HDL se ha mostrado en nuestra población como un factor pronóstico de enfermedad CV no mortal, pero no el cLDL, aunque su HR se encuentra próxima a la significación estadística (AU)

Introduction: Non-HDL cholesterol (non-HDL-C) is becoming relevant both in its participation in cardiovascular risk assessment and as a therapeutic target. The objective of the present study was to assess the independent predictive capacity of both non-HDL-C and LDL-C (the main priority in dyslipidemias to reduce cardiovascular risk), in cardiovascular morbidity in a population-based sample. Methods: A prospective cohort study involving 1186 individuals in the non-HDL-C group and 1177 in the LDL-C group, followed for 10.7years (SD=2.2), who had not had any previous cardiovascular event. The predictor variables included in the adjustment were: gender, age, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoker status and non-HDL-C in one group. In the other group, consisting of patients presenting TG levels of 400mg/dL, non-HDL-C was replaced by LDL-C. Survival curves (Kaplan-Meier) were calculated and two Cox regression models were applied, one for each group. Results: Non-HDL-C group presented 6.2% of non-fatal cardiovascular episodes during follow-up and the LDL-C group 6.0%. After adjustment, for each 30mg/dL increase in non-HDL-C, the incidence of new non-fatal cardiovascular events increased by 31% (HR=1.31, 95%CI: 1.06-1.61; P=.018) and in the LDL-C group by 27% (HR=1.27, 95%CI: 0.97-1.61, P=.068). Conclusions: After a follow-up of 10.7years, non-HDL-C has been shown in our population as a prognostic factor of non-fatal cardiovascular disease, but not LDL-C, although its HR is close to statistical significance (AU)

Evaluation of non-HDL cholesterol as a predictor of non-fatal cardiovascular events in a prospective population cohort. / Valoración del colesterol no HDL como predictor de episodios cardiovasculares no mortales en una cohorte prospectiva de origen poblacional.

INTRODUCTION: Non-HDL cholesterol (non-HDL-C) is becoming relevant both in its participation in cardiovascular risk assessment and as a therapeutic target. The objective of the present study was to assess the independent predictive capacity of both non-HDL-C and LDL-C (the main priority in dyslipidemias to reduce cardiovascular risk), in cardiovascular morbidity in a population-based sample. METHODS: A prospective cohort study involving 1186 individuals in the non-HDL-C group and 1177 in the LDL-C group, followed for 10.7years (SD=2.2), who had not had any previous cardiovascular event. The predictor variables included in the adjustment were: gender, age, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoker status and non-HDL-C in one group. In the other group, consisting of patients presenting TG levels of 400mg/dL, non-HDL-C was replaced by LDL-C. Survival curves (Kaplan-Meier) were calculated and two Cox regression models were applied, one for each group. RESULTS: Non-HDL-C group presented 6.2% of non-fatal cardiovascular episodes during follow-up and the LDL-C group 6.0%. After adjustment, for each 30mg/dL increase in non-HDL-C, the incidence of new non-fatal cardiovascular events increased by 31% (HR=1.31, 95%CI: 1.06-1.61; P=.018) and in the LDL-C group by 27% (HR=1.27, 95%CI: 0.97-1.61, P=.068). CONCLUSIONS: After a follow-up of 10.7years, non-HDL-C has been shown in our population as a prognostic factor of non-fatal cardiovascular disease, but not LDL-C, although its HR is close to statistical significance.

Efecto sobre los parámetros lipídicos de una intervención para reducir peso en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad / Effect on the lipid parameters of an intervention to reduce weight in overweight and obese patients

Objetivo: Valorar el efecto sobre los parámetros lipídicos más relacionados con el exceso de peso (triglicéridos [TG] y colesterol de las lipoproteínas de alta densidad [cHDL]) de una intervención para reducir peso en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad. Métodos: Ensayo clínico, aleatorizado y controlado, doble ciego, con 3 brazos y un seguimiento de 12 meses. Los pacientes incluidos en el estudio fueron aleatorizados en 3 grupos de intervención: Intervención motivacional de obesidad con enfermera entrenada previamente (G1), intervención en consulta de menor intensidad, sin grupo motivacional, con apoyo de plataforma digital (G2) y un tercer grupo que recibía recomendación de perder peso y seguimiento habitual (G3). Las variables antropométricas medidas fueron estatura, peso y perímetro de cintura abdominal y las analíticas, colesterol total, TG y cHDL). Resultados: Han participado en el estudio 176 pacientes de los que 60 fueron aleatorizados al G1, 61 al G2 y 59 al G3. Todos los grupos disminuyeron significativamente el peso al final del estudio, siendo más intensa la disminución en el G1 (−5,6kg), seguido del G2 (−4,3kg) y del G3 (−1,7kg), media en su conjunto: −3,9kg. También todos los grupos disminuyeron significativamente (p<0,05) el colesterol total y los TG y aumentaron el cHDL, siendo estos cambios más intensos en el grupo G1, el grupo que más peso perdió. Los indicadores de relevancia clínica que resultaron significativos fueron: en el caso de los TG: G1/G3: riesgo relativo: 1,42 (IC 95%: 1,11-1,80); reducción relativa del riesgo: 41,7% (11,4-80,2); reducción absoluta del riesgo: 25% (9,2-40,8) y NNT: 5 (3-11). En el caso del cHDL G1/G2: riesgo relativo: 1,32 (1,07-1,63); reducción relativa del riesgo: 32,2% (7,4-62,6); reducción absoluta del riesgo: 21,1% (6,4-35,8) y NNT: 5 (3-16). Conclusiones: La reducción de peso se acompaña de cambios favorables en los parámetros lipídicos relacionados con el sobrepeso y la obesidad, siendo más intensos cuanto mayor es la pérdida de peso (AU)

Objective: To assess the effect on lipid parameters most associated with excess weight (triglycerides [TG], cholesterol, and high density lipoprotein [HDL-C]) of an intervention to reduce weight in overweight and obese patients. Methods: A randomised, controlled, double blind clinical trial, with three groups, and a follow-up of 12 months. Patients included in the study were randomised into three intervention groups: Obesity motivational intervention group with previously trained nurse (G1), lower intensity consultation, non-motivational group, with digital platform support (G2), and a third group that received a recommendation to lose weight and usual follow-up (G3). The anthropometric variables measured were height, weight, and abdominal/waist circumference, and laboratory results, total cholesterol, TG and HDL cholesterol). Results: The study include 176 patients, of whom 60 were randomised to G1, 61 to G2, and 59 to G3. All groups significantly decreased body weight at the end of the study, with a decrease in G1 (−5.6kg), followed by G2 (−4.3kg), and G3 (−1.7kg), with an overall mean loss of −3.9kg. There was a also significant decrease (P<.05) in total cholesterol and TG, and an increased HDL-C. These changes were more marked in the G1 group (the group that lost more weight). The clinical relevance indicators that were significant were: in the case of TG: G1/G3: relative risk: 1.42 (95% CI: 1.11-1.80); relative risk reduction: 41.7% (11.4-80.2); absolute risk reduction: 25% (9.2-40.8) and NNT: 5 (3-11). In the case of G1/G2 HDL-C: relative risk: 1.32 (1.07-1.63); relative risk reduction: 32.2% (7.4-62.6); absolute risk reduction: 21.1% (6.4-35.8) and NNT: 5 (3-16). Conclusions: Weight reduction is accompanied by favorable changes in the lipid parameters related to overweight and obesity, being more intense the greater the weight loss (AU)

Effect on the lipid parameters of an intervention to reduce weight in overweight and obese patients. / Efecto sobre los parámetros lipídicos de una intervención para reducir peso en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect on lipid parameters most associated with excess weight (triglycerides [TG], cholesterol, and high density lipoprotein [HDL-C]) of an intervention to reduce weight in overweight and obese patients. METHODS: A randomised, controlled, double blind clinical trial, with three groups, and a follow-up of 12 months. Patients included in the study were randomised into three intervention groups: Obesity motivational intervention group with previously trained nurse (G1), lower intensity consultation, non-motivational group, with digital platform support (G2), and a third group that received a recommendation to lose weight and usual follow-up (G3). The anthropometric variables measured were height, weight, and abdominal/waist circumference, and laboratory results, total cholesterol, TG and HDL cholesterol). RESULTS: The study include 176 patients, of whom 60 were randomised to G1, 61 to G2, and 59 to G3. All groups significantly decreased body weight at the end of the study, with a decrease in G1 (-5.6kg), followed by G2 (-4.3kg), and G3 (-1.7kg), with an overall mean loss of -3.9kg. There was a also significant decrease (P<.05) in total cholesterol and TG, and an increased HDL-C. These changes were more marked in the G1 group (the group that lost more weight). The clinical relevance indicators that were significant were: in the case of TG: G1/G3: relative risk: 1.42 (95% CI: 1.11-1.80); relative risk reduction: 41.7% (11.4-80.2); absolute risk reduction: 25% (9.2-40.8) and NNT: 5 (3-11). In the case of G1/G2 HDL-C: relative risk: 1.32 (1.07-1.63); relative risk reduction: 32.2% (7.4-62.6); absolute risk reduction: 21.1% (6.4-35.8) and NNT: 5 (3-16). CONCLUSIONS: Weight reduction is accompanied by favorable changes in the lipid parameters related to overweight and obesity, being more intense the greater the weight loss.

Alimentos relacionados con la novela Don Quijote de la Mancha ¿seguían las recomendaciones nutricionales saludables aconsejadas en la actualidad? / Foods related to the novel ‘don quixote de la mancha’. did they follow the healthy nutritional recommendations which are advised nowadays?

Es conocida la enorme contribución que ha hecho y sigue haciendo la novela Don Quijote de la Mancha, de Miguel de Cervantes, a la literatura universal. Un libro de esta categoría, presenta para su estudio dimensiones múltiples. Una de ellas es la nutrición. El principal objetivo de este estudio ha sido valorar y exponer la alimentación citada en el Quijote y en tiempos de Cervantes en los nutrientes que la constituyen, y comparar la nutrición realizada en La Mancha con la realizada en Cataluña. El cálculo de los nutrientes de la parte intermedia del itinerario, situada principalmente en Aragón, no ha sido objeto de este estudio. Además se ha comprobado si estos nutrientes seguían las recomendaciones actuales de la Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis y otros consensos

It is known that Miguel de Cervantes's novel ‘Don Quixote de La Mancha’ has done and is still doing a great contribution to the universal literature. A book that has reached such category and grows in number of its readers, shows multiple dimensions for its study. One of them is nutrition. One of the aims of this study has been to value and expound, according to their own nutrients, the kinds of food cited in ‘The Quixote’ and in the times of Cervantes. This has allowed the comparison made between ways of nutrition in La Mancha and in Catalonia, as well as the regions situated at the beginning and end of the itinerary covered by its main characters Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The evaluation of the nutrients in the middle part of the itinerary, placed mainly in Aragón, has not been considered in this study. Another purpose has been to check if these nutrients followed the current recommendations of the Spanish Society of Arteriosclerosis and other valid agreements at the moment

[Foods related to the novel 'don quixote de la mancha'. did they follow the healthy nutritional recommendations which are advised nowadays?]. / Alimentos relacionados con la novela Don Quijote de la Mancha ¿seguían las recomendaciones nutricionales saludables aconsejadas en la actualidad?

It is known that Miguel de Cervantes's novel 'Don Quixote de La Mancha' has done and is still doing a great contribution to the universal literature. A book that has reached such category and grows in number of its readers, shows multiple dimensions for its study. One of them is nutrition. One of the aims of this study has been to value and expound, according to their own nutrients, the kinds of food cited in 'The Quixote' and in the times of Cervantes. This has allowed the comparison made between ways of nutrition in La Mancha and in Catalonia, as well as the regions situated at the beginning and end of the itinerary covered by its main characters Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. The evaluation of the nutrients in the middle part of the itinerary, placed mainly in Aragón, has not been considered in this study. Another purpose has been to check if these nutrients followed the current recommendations of the Spanish Society of Arteriosclerosis and other valid agreements at the moment.

Concordance between automated oscillometric measurement of ankle-brachial index and traditional measurement by eco-Doppler in patients without peripheral artery disease.

AIM: To evaluate the concordance between automated oscillometric measurement (WatchBP® Office ABI) of the ankle- brachial index (ABI) and the traditional measurement by eco-Doppler in a Spanish population without peripheral artery disease attended in primary care. METHODS: The ABI was determined by both methods in a general population aged ≥ 18 years, from the RICARTO study. The intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated to assess the concordance between both techniques and the Bland-Altman plot was determined to analyze the agreement between them. RESULTS: A total of 322 subjects (mean age 47.7 ± 16.0 years; 54.3% women) were included in the study. With regard to cardiovascular risk factors, 70.5% of subjects had dyslipidemia, 26.7% hypertension, 24.8% obesity, 8.4% diabetes and 25.5% were smokers. Mean ABI measured by eco-Doppler and the automated method were 1.17 ± 0.1 and 1.2 ± 0.1, respectively (mean differences - 0.03 ± 0.09; p < 0.001). The Pearson correlation coefficient and the intraclass correlation coefficient were in both cases 0.70. CONCLUSIONS: The automated oscillometric measurement of ABI is a reliable and useful alternative to conventional eco-Doppler determination in the general population without peripheral artery disease attended in primary care.