Características de la población general incluida en el estudio RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular y eventos cardiovasculares en la población general del área sanitaria de TOledo): resultados con los primeros 1.500 individuos incluidos en el estudio / Characteristics and cardiovascular events in a general population included in the RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular TOledo) study: data from the first 1.500 individuals included in the study

Introducción. El objetivo fue investigar prevalencias de factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV), lesión de órgano diana (LOD) y enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) en población general del Área Sanitaria de Toledo para determinar el riesgo cardiovascular (RCV). Material y métodos. Estudio epidemiológico observacional que analizó una muestra de población general ≥18años seleccionada de la base de datos de tarjeta sanitaria por muestreo aleatorio sistemático estratificado por sexo y grupos de edad. Se realizaron anamnesis, exploración clínica y pruebas complementarias, congelándose a −85°C alícuotas de sangre total y suero para valorar posibles estudios genéticos. Se realizó análisis estadístico estándar. El RCV se estimó con las escalas del Proyecto SCORE calibrada para población española y del Framingham Heart Study. Resultados. Se incluyeron a 1.500 individuos (edad media 49,1±15,8años; 55,6% mujeres). Prevalencias: dislipemia 56,9% (intervalo de confianza al 95% [IC95%]: 54,3-59,4), hipertensión arterial 33,0% (IC95%: 30,6-35,4), diabetes mellitus 8,6% (IC95%: 7,17-10,1), tabaquismo 24,2% (IC95%: 22,0-26,4), obesidad 25,3% (IC95%:23,1-27,5) y sedentarismo 39,4% (IC95%: 36,9-41,8). El 21,1% no mostró ningún FRCV y el 18,6% presentó de 3 a 5. LOD: hipertrofia ventricular izquierda electrocardiográfica 4,3%, arteriopatía periférica con eco-doppler10,1% y con dispositivo oscilométrico 15,3%, microalbuminuria 4,3%, enfermedad renal oculta 3,2% y nefropatía 3,8% (CKD-EPI). El 9,2% padecía alguna ECV. El 44,6% mostró RCV (SCORE) bajo. Conclusiones. De cada 10 personas, 6 presentan dislipemia, 4 sedentarismo, 3 hipertensión, 2 tabaquismo, 2 obesidad, y casi una diabetes. Más de la mitad de los individuos muestran RCV moderado-alto-muy alto y las prevalencias de LOD y ECV son importantes

Introduction. The aim of this study was to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR) by investigating the prevalence of CVR factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general population of the health area of Toledo, Spain. Material and methods. Epidemiological and observational study that analysed a sample from the general population aged 18years or older, randomly selected from a database of health cards stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination, and complementary tests were performed. Total blood and serum samples were frozen at −85°C to evaluate genetic studies in the future. Standard statistical analysis was performed. CVR was assessed by the SCORE scale calibrated for the Spanish population, and the Framingham Heart Study scale. Results. A total of 1,500 individuals (mean age 49.1±15.8years, 55.6% women) were included. Prevalences: dyslipidaemia 56.9% (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 54.3-59.4), hypertension 33.0% (95%CI: 30.6-35.4), diabetes mellitus 8.6% (95%CI: 7.17-10.1), smoking 24.2% (95%CI; 122.0-26.4), obesity 25.3% (95%CI; 23.1-27.5), and sedentary life-style 39.4% (95%CI; 36.9-41.8). No CVRF was reported in 21.1% of cases, and 18.6% had 3-5 CVRF. TOD: electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy, 4.3%, peripheral artery disease, 10.1% (Doppler ultrasound), and 15.3% (oscillometric device), microalbuminuria, 4.3%, sub-clinical renal disease, 3.2%, and nephropathy in 3.8% (CKD-EPI). At least one CVD was reported in 9.2% of cases. A low CVR (SCORE) was present in 44.6% of individuals. Conclusions. Dyslipidaemia was found in 60% of individuals, 40% had a sedentary life-style, 30% with hypertension, 20% smoked, 20% obesity, and almost 10% with diabetes. More than a half of individuals have a moderate-high-very high risk. The prevalence of TOD and CVD are significant

Justificación, objetivos y diseño metodológico del estudio RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular y eventos cardiovasculares en la población general del área sanitaria de TOledo) / Cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events in the general population of the sanitary area of Toledo. RICARTO Study

Introducción. El objetivo principal es conocer en la población del Área Sanitaria de Toledo las prevalencias de factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV), lesión de órgano diana (LOD) y enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV), así como los hábitos de vida (ejercicio físico y consumo de alcohol y de dieta mediterránea), para determinar el riesgo cardiovascular (RCV). Material y métodos. Estudio epidemiológico observacional que analizará una muestra de población general≥ 18 años seleccionada de la base de datos de tarjeta sanitaria por muestreo aleatorio sistemático estratificado por sexo y grupos de edad. Se realizarán anamnesis, exploración clínica y pruebas complementarias, y se congelarán a -85°C alícuotas de sangre total y suero para valorar futuros estudios genéticos. El RCV se estimará con las escalas del proyecto SCORE calibrada para población española y del Framingham Heart Study. Alcanzado el tamaño muestral estimado y transcurridos al menos 5 años de la inclusión, se realizará seguimiento de la muestra final de sujetos, analizando la evolución de FRCV, LOD, ECV y del control de FRCV, y los eventos sucedidos mortales y no mortales. Discusión. El estudio RICARTO pretende conocer las prevalencias de los principales FRCV, LOD y ECV, para determinar el RCV de la población general del Área Sanitaria de Toledo, y realizar un seguimiento de la muestra final de individuos cuando hayan transcurrido al menos 5 años de la inclusión para analizar la incidencia de eventos cardiovasculares y la evolución temporal de los estilos de vida, las prevalencias de FRCV, LOD y ECV

Introduction. The main aim of this study is to ascertain the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD), cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as life habits (physical exercise, alcohol consumption, and Mediterranean diet) in the population of a Health Area in Toledo, Spain, to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR). Material and methods. Epidemiological and observational study that will analyse a sample from the general population aged 18 years or older, randomly selected from a database of health cards, and stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination, and complementary tests will be performed. Aliquots of whole blood and serum samples will be stored at a temperature of -85°C to evaluate future genetic studies. CVR will be estimated by using SCORE project scales calibrated for Spanish population and the Framingham Heart Study scale. When the estimated sample size has been achieved and after a minimum follow-up of 5 years, a final visit will performed in which CVRF, TOD, CVD, CVRF control, and fatal and non-fatal outcomes will be evaluated. Discussion. The RICARTO study is aimed to assess the prevalence of the main CVRF, TOD and CVD in order to determine the CVR in the general population of a health area of Toledo. An analysis will be repeated on the final sample after at least 5 years of follow-up to ascertain the incidence of CV outcomes and the temporal trends of life style, as well as the prevalence of CVRF, TOD, and CVD

[Cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events in the general population of the sanitary area of Toledo. RICARTO Study]. / Justificación, objetivos y diseño metodológico del estudio RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular y eventos cardiovasculares en la población general del área sanitaria de TOledo).

INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this study is to ascertain the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD), cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as life habits (physical exercise, alcohol consumption, and Mediterranean diet) in the population of a Health Area in Toledo, Spain, to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Epidemiological and observational study that will analyse a sample from the general population aged 18 years or older, randomly selected from a database of health cards, and stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination, and complementary tests will be performed. Aliquots of whole blood and serum samples will be stored at a temperature of-85°C to evaluate future genetic studies. CVR will be estimated by using SCORE project scales calibrated for Spanish population and the Framingham Heart Study scale. When the estimated sample size has been achieved and after a minimum follow-up of 5 years, a final visit will performed in which CVRF, TOD, CVD, CVRF control, and fatal and non-fatal outcomes will be evaluated. DISCUSSION: The RICARTO study is aimed to assess the prevalence of the main CVRF, TOD and CVD in order to determine the CVR in the general population of a health area of Toledo. An analysis will be repeated on the final sample after at least 5 years of follow-up to ascertain the incidence of CV outcomes and the temporal trends of life style, as well as the prevalence of CVRF, TOD, and CVD.

[Characteristics and cardiovascular events in a general population included in the RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular TOledo) study: Data from the first 1,500 individuals included in the study]. / Características de la población general incluida en el estudio RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular y eventos cardiovasculares en la población general del área sanitaria de TOledo): resultados con los primeros 1.500 individuos incluidos en el estudio.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR) by investigating the prevalence of CVR factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general population of the health area of Toledo, Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Epidemiological and observational study that analysed a sample from the general population aged 18years or older, randomly selected from a database of health cards stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination, and complementary tests were performed. Total blood and serum samples were frozen at -85°C to evaluate genetic studies in the future. Standard statistical analysis was performed. CVR was assessed by the SCORE scale calibrated for the Spanish population, and the Framingham Heart Study scale. RESULTS: A total of 1,500 individuals (mean age 49.1±15.8years, 55.6% women) were included. Prevalences: dyslipidaemia 56.9% (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 54.3-59.4), hypertension 33.0% (95%CI: 30.6-35.4), diabetes mellitus 8.6% (95%CI: 7.17-10.1), smoking 24.2% (95%CI; 122.0-26.4), obesity 25.3% (95%CI; 23.1-27.5), and sedentary life-style 39.4% (95%CI; 36.9-41.8). No CVRF was reported in 21.1% of cases, and 18.6% had 3-5 CVRF. TOD: electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy, 4.3%, peripheral artery disease, 10.1% (Doppler ultrasound), and 15.3% (oscillometric device), microalbuminuria, 4.3%, sub-clinical renal disease, 3.2%, and nephropathy in 3.8% (CKD-EPI). At least one CVD was reported in 9.2% of cases. A low CVR (SCORE) was present in 44.6% of individuals. CONCLUSIONS: Dyslipidaemia was found in 60% of individuals, 40% had a sedentary life-style, 30% with hypertension, 20% smoked, 20% obesity, and almost 10% with diabetes. More than a half of individuals have a moderate-high-very high risk. The prevalence of TOD and CVD are significant.

[Lipid profile in patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome in Spain: data from Toledo health care area between 2005 and 2008]. / Perfil lipídico en pacientes ingresados por síndrome coronario agudo en España: datos del área sanitaria de Toledo entre los años 2005 y 2008.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the lipid profile of patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome in Toledo (Spain) between 2005 and 2008. METHODS: Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels were evaluated. Descriptive analyses and means comparison were performed. RESULTS: 1,381 patients of 3,986 admitted with acute coronary syndrome had a complete lipid profile. The mean age was 67.8±12.9 years (72.4% men). A first event was present in 76.3%. The mean total cholesterol (±SD) was 180.0±43.4, LDL-cholesterol 115±38.0, HDL-cholesterol 44.1±12.3, and triglyceride 145.3±92.4mg/dL, with statistically significant differences between men and women in LDL-cholesterol (116.3±37.8 vs 111.6±38.5mg/dL; p=0.04) and HDL-cholesterol (42.3±11.6 vs 48.4±13.2mg/dL; p=0.0001). In first or recurrent events were found, respectively, total cholesterol 179.1±43.1 and 174.5±44.1 (p<0.05), LDL-cholesterol 116.5±38.4 and 110±36.5 (p=0.007), HDL-cholesterol 44.1±12.2 and 44.2±12.9 (p<0.05), and triglyceride 141.2±81.7 and 158.5±119.7 (p=0.03). Optimal levels of LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol were found in 14.1 and 11.6% of patients with recurrent episodes, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: While most patients admitted with first episode of acute coronary syndrome to the Toledo Health Area have a lipid profile according to current guidelines, only 10% of those with recurrent acute coronary syndrome presented optimal LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol levels, which suggest the need to be more aggressive in the lipids control.

Perfil lipídico en pacientes ingresados por síndrome coronario agudo en España: datos del área sanitaria de Toledo entre los años 2005 y 2008 / Lipid profile in patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome in Spain: data from Toledo health care area between 2005 and 2008

Introducción y objetivos. Evaluar el perfil lipídico de los pacientes ingresados por síndrome coronario agudo en Toledo entre 2005 y 2008. Métodos. Se estudiaron los niveles de colesterol total, colesterol unido a las lipoproteínas de baja densidad (cLDL), colesterol unido a las lipoproteínas de alta densidad (cHDL) y triglicéridos. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y comparación de medias. Resultados. De los 3.986 ingresados por síndrome coronario agudo, 1.381 pacientes tenían perfil lipídico completo. El 76,3% eran primeros episodios. La edad media fue 67,8 ± 12,9 años (72,4% hombres). El colesterol total medio (± DE) fue 180,0 ± 43,4, cLDL 115 ± 38,0, cHDL 44,1 ± 12,3, y triglicéridos 145,3 ± 92,4 mg/dl, con diferencias significativas entre hombres y mujeres en el cLDL (116,3 ± 37,8 vs 111,6 ± 38,5 mg/dl; p = 0,04) y cHDL (42,3 ± 11,6 vs 48,4 ± 13,2 mg/dl; p = 0,0001). En primeros episodios y episodios recurrentes se halló, respectivamente, colesterol total 179,1 ± 43,1 y 174,5 ± 44,1 (p < 0,05), cLDL 116,5 ± 38,4 y 110,0 ± 36,5 (p = 0,007), cHDL 44,1 ± 12,2 y 44,2 ± 12,9 (p < 0,05), y triglicéridos 141,2 ± 81,7 y 158,5 ± 119,7 mg/dl (p = 0,03). Se observaron niveles óptimos de cLDL y cHDL en el 14,1 y en el 11,6%, respectivamente, de los episodios recurrentes. Conclusiones. Aunque la mayoría de pacientes ingresados por primeros episodios de síndrome coronario agudo presenta un perfil lipídico adecuado, solo el 10% de pacientes con episodios recurrentes muestran niveles óptimos de c-LDL y c-HDL, lo que sugiere la necesidad de ser más rigurosos en el control lipídico (AU)

Introduction and objectives. To evaluate the lipid profile of patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome in Toledo (Spain) between 2005 and 2008. Methods. Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels were evaluated. Descriptive analyses and means comparison were performed. Results. 1,381 patients of 3,986 admitted with acute coronary syndrome had a complete lipid profile. The mean age was 67.8 ± 12.9 years (72.4% men). A first event was present in 76.3%. The mean total cholesterol (±SD) was 180.0 ± 43.4, LDL-cholesterol 115 ± 38.0, HDL-cholesterol 44.1 ± 12.3, and triglyceride 145.3 ± 92.4 mg/dL, with statistically significant differences between men and women in LDL-cholesterol (116.3 ± 37.8 vs 111.6 ± 38.5 mg/dL; p = 0.04) and HDL-cholesterol (42.3 ± 11.6 vs 48.4 ± 13.2 mg/dL; p = 0.0001). In first or recurrent events were found, respectively, total cholesterol 179.1 ± 43.1 and 174.5 ± 44.1 (p < 0.05), LDL-cholesterol 116.5 ± 38.4 and 110 ± 36.5 (p = 0.007), HDL-cholesterol 44.1 ± 12.2 and 44.2 ± 12.9 (p < 0.05), and triglyceride 141.2 ± 81.7 and 158.5 ± 119.7 (p = 0.03). Optimal levels of LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol were found in 14.1 and 11.6% of patients with recurrent episodes, respectively. Conclusions. While most patients admitted with first episode of acute coronary syndrome to the Toledo Health Area have a lipid profile according to current guidelines, only 10% of those with recurrent acute coronary syndrome presented optimal LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol levels, which suggest the need to be more aggressive in the lipids control (AU)