Indicadores de desigualdad y mortalidad por enfermedades cardiometabólicas en Guatemala / Inequality indicators and cardiometabolic diseases mortality in Guatemalahttps

La medición de las desigualdades en salud al interior de los países de ingresos bajos y medios es necesaria para la planificación, monitoreo y evaluación de intervenciones de salud pública, especialmente para problemas que contribuyen altamente a la carga de enfermedad, como las enfermedades cardiometabólicas. El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar los patrones de desigualdad de las tasas de mortalidad para las principales causas cardiometabólicas en Guatemala. Se usó datos del Censo Nacional de Población, y estadísticas oficiales de de-función de 2018 para calcular tasas crudas de mortalidad para diabetes (DM), infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM), y accidente cerebrovascular (ACV). Se calcularon indicadores simples y complejos de desigualdad absoluta y relativa (diferencia, razón, índice de pendiente, índice de concentración, distancia de la media, índice de Theil, riesgo atribuible poblacional, y porcentaje de riesgo atribuible poblacional) para seis dimensiones de desigualdad: sexo, pueblo de pertenencia, nivel educativo, tipo de ocupación, departamento y municipio. Se documentaron 6,445 muertes por DM, 5,761 por IAM, y 3,218 por ACV. Los indicadores mostraron marcadas desigualdades para las seis dimensiones estudiadas. El patrón de desigualdad predominante para sexo, pueblo de pertenencia y departamento fue de privación masiva. Para nivel educativo y ocupación predominó un patrón de incrementos escalonados. Se identificó exclusión marginal superpuesta en nivel educativo, ocupación y municipio. Se concluye que los patrones de desigualdad de las tasas de mortalidad para estas tres enfermedades sugieren la superposición de patrones de privación masiva, incrementos escalonados, y exclusión marginal.

Measuring health inequalities within low- and middle-income countries is needed for planning, monitoring, and evaluation of public health interventions, especially for problems that represent a high burden of disease, like cardio metabolic diseases. The goal of this study was to characterize inequality patterns in mortality rates from cardio metabolic causes in Guatemala. Data from the 2018 National Population Census, and official vital statistics were used to estimate crude mortality rates for diabetes (DM), acute myocardial infarction (IAM), and stroke (ACV). Simple and complex indicators of absolute and relative inequality (difference, ratio, slope index, concentration index, distance from the mean, Theil index, population attributable risk, and percentage of popula-tion attributable risk) were calculated for six dimensions of inequality: sex, race/ethnicity, education level, type of occupation, department, and municipality. A total of 6,445 DM deaths, 5,761 IAM deaths, and 3,218 ACV deaths were documented. Indicators showed marked inequalities for the six dimensions studied. Massive deprivation was the predominant inequality pattern for sex, race/ethnicity, and department. Staggered increments were iden-tified for education level and type of occupation. Overlapping marginal exclusion was found for education level, occupation, and municipality. We conclude that inequality patterns found for the three causes of death suggest overlapping patterns of mass deprivation, staggered increments, and marginal exclusion.

Ataque cerebrovascular isquémico agudo de territorio anterior: Tratamiento endovascular / Acute ischemic stroke in anterior territory: endovascular treatment

La terapia endovascular (TEV) es el tratamiento estándar del ataque cerebrovascular isquémico (ACVi) con oclusión de gran vaso (OGVC). Aún no se conoce si esos resultados pueden generalizarse a la práctica diaria. Se describen los resultados de la TEV en pacientes con ACVi por OGVC dentro de las 24 horas, en un análisis retrospectivo entre enero 2013 y diciembre 2017 que incluyó 139 casos consecutivos con ACVi y OGVC en arteria cerebral media (ACM), hasta 24 horas del inicio de los síntomas, que recibieron TEV en nuestra institución. El resultado primario medido fue la escala de Rankin modificada (mRS) ≤ 2 a 90 días. Se evaluaron también: reperfusión exitosa, según la escala modificada de trombólisis en infarto cerebral (mTICI) 2b/3, hemorragia intracraneal sintomática (HIS) y mortalidad a 90 días. La edad media: 67.5 ± 15.0, siendo el 51.8% mujeres. La mediana basal de National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) fue 14 (IIC 8-18); la mediana del tiempo desde inicio de síntomas hasta punción inguinal: 331 min (IIC 212-503). El 45.3%, 63 pacientes, fueron tratados > 6 horas después del inicio de síntomas. La tasa de mRS ≤ 2 fue 47.5%. Se logró una reperfusión exitosa en el 74.8%. La tasa de mortalidad a 90 días fue del 18.7% y la HIS del 7.9%. Nuestro registro de pacientes de la vida real con ACVi por OGVC tratados con TEV dentro de las 24 horas mostró altas tasas de reperfusión, buenos resultados funcionales y pocas complicaciones, acorde con las recomendaciones internacionales.

Endovascular treatment (EVT) has become the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with proximal large vessel occlusions (LVO). However, it is still unknown whether these results can be generalized to clinical practice. We aimed to perform a retrospective review of patients who received EVT up to 24 hours, and to assess safety and efficacy in everyday clinical practice. We performed a retrospective analysis, from January 2013 to December 2017, on 139 consecutive patients with AIS for anterior circulation LVO strokes up to 24 h from symptoms onset, who received EVT in our institution. The primary outcome measured was a modified Rankin scale (mRS) ≤ 2 at 90 days. Secondary outcomes included successful reperfusion, defined as a modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) scale 2b/3, mortality rate at 90 days and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). The mean age was 67.5 ± 15.0, with 51.8% female patients. Median baseline National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was 14 (IQR 8-18); median time from symptom onset to groin puncture was 331 min (IQR 212-503). Sixty-three patients (45.3%) were treated beyond 6 hours after symptoms onset. The rate of mRS ≤ 2 was 47.5%. Successful reperfusion was achieved in 74.8 %. Mortality rate at 90 days was 18.7 % and sICH was 7.9 %. Our registry of real-life patients with AIS due to LVO who received EVT within 24 hours showed high reperfusion rates, and good functional results with few complications, according to international recommendations.

Association between Morphodynamic Variables by Transesophageal Echocardiography and CHA2DS2-Vasc Values

In atrial fibrillation (AF), the CHA2DS2-VASc score calculates the risk for stroke. Di Biase classified the left atrial appendage (LAA), using magnetic resonance imaging, into 4 morphological types and correlated it with cerebrovascular events. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) also evaluates LAA and is a more widespread technique. Objective: To evaluate, using TEE, the possibility of characterizing LAA and to analyze its morphological aspects using the CHA2DS2VASc score. Methodology: A total of 247 patients were divided into three groups considering the CHA2DS2-VASc score: Group 1: 0 and 1; Group 2: 2 and 3 and, Group 3: ≥ 4 points. TEE produced the echocardiographic data. LAA was classified into thrombogenic and non-thrombogenic morphologies. In the analysis of statistical tests, a significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: The average age was 50 and 16.2% presented AF. In Group 1, we observed normal variables with a lower prevalence of AF (8.7%, p < 0.001). In group 2, spontaneous contrast was detected in 26.7%, (p < 0.001), thrombus in 6.7% (p = 0.079) and flow velocity in LAA < 0.4 m/s in 22.7% (p < 0.001) of the cases. Group 3 presented the highest percentages of AF (31.8%, p < 0.001), stroke/TIA (77.3%, p < 0.001), EF < 55% (18.2%, p = 0.010) and higher prevalence of thrombogenic type LAA (72.7%, p = 0.014). A higher occurrence of stroke/TIA was observed in patients with thrombogenic LAA (25.2%) compared to the non-thrombogenic group (11.2%), (p = 0.005). Conclusions: The thrombogenic morphology of LAA identified in TEE presented a higher risk of stroke regardless of the CHA2DS2VASc score. Patients with higher scores had greater abnormalities in echocardiographic variables

The impact of acute kidney injury on fatality of ischemic stroke from a hospital-based population in Joinville, Brazil / O impacto da insuficiência renal aguda na letalidade do acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico de uma população de base hospitalar em Joinville, Brasil

Abstract Introduction: The occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) after ischemic stroke has been associated to a worse prognosis. There is a lack of Brazilian studies evaluating this issue. This study aimed to describe the impact of AKI after a first-ever ischemic stroke in relation to fatality rate in 30 days. Methods: This was a retrospective hospital-based cohort. We included patients who had their first ischemic stroke between January to December 2015. AKI was defined by an increase of serum creatinine in relation to baseline value at admission ≥ 0.3 mg/dL or a rise in serum creatinine level by 1.5 times the baseline value at any point in the first week after admission. We performed a univariate and multivariate analysis to evaluate the presence of AKI with fatality in 30 days. Results: The final study population (n=214) had mean age of 66.46 ± 13.73 years, 48.1% were men, the mean NIHSS was 6.33 ± 6.27 and 20 (9.3%) presented AKI. Patients with AKI were older, had a higher score on the NIHSS, and had higher creatinine values on hospital discharge. The 30-day mortality was higher in the AKI subgroup compared to non-AKI (35% vs. 6.2%, p < 0.001). AKI was an independent predictor of fatality after an ischemic stroke but limited by severity of stroke (NIHSS). Conclusion: The presence of AKI is an important complication after ischemic stroke. Despite its impact on 30-day fatality, the predictive strength of AKI was limited by the severity of stroke.

Resumo Introdução: A ocorrência de insuficiência renal aguda (IRA) após acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico (AVCI) está associada a pior prognóstico. Há uma deficiência de estudos brasileiros a respeito dessa questão. O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever o impacto da IRA após o primeiro episódio de AVCI em relação à taxa de letalidade em 30 dias. Métodos: A presente coorte retrospectiva de base hospitalar incluiu pacientes que sofreram seu primeiro AVCI entre janeiro e dezembro de 2015. IRA foi definida por elevações da creatinina sérica em relação ao valor basal na internação ≥ 0.3 mg/dL ou aumento da creatinina sérica equivalente a 1,5 vez o valor basal em qualquer instante durante a primeira semana após a internação. Foi realizada análise univariada e multivariada para avaliar a presença de IRA com letalidade em 30 dias. Resultados: A população final do estudo (n = 214) apresentou média de idade de 66,46 ± 13,73 anos; 48,1% eram homens; a média de pontuação no NIHSS foi 6,33 ± 6,27; e 20 (9,3%) apresentaram IRA. Pacientes com IRA tinham idade mais avançada, pontuação maior na NIHSS e valores mais elevados de creatinina no momento da alta hospitalar. A mortalidade em 30 dias foi maior no subgrupo com IRA em comparação ao grupo sem IRA (35% vs. 6,2%, p < 0,001). IRA foi preditor independente de mortalidade após AVCI, porém limitado pela gravidade do acidente vascular cerebral (NIHSS). Conclusão: A presença de IRA é uma complicação importante após AVCI. Apesar de seu impacto na letalidade de 30 dias, a força preditiva da IRA foi limitada pela gravidade do AVC.

Caracterización clínica epidemiológica de la diabetes mellitus en dos áreas de salud. Municipio Cárdenas. 2017 / Clinico-epidemiological characterization of diabetes mellitus in two health areas. Municipality of Cardenas. 2017

RESUMEN Introducción: la diabetes mellitus es un trastorno metabólico caracterizado por hiperglucemia crónica con alteraciones en los carbohidratos, grasas y proteínas. Las tasas de morbimortalidad han aumentado al igual que la obesidad, constituye un problema de salud en el mundo, Cuba y la provincia de Matanzas. Objetivo: realizar una caracterización clínica epidemiológica de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en dos áreas de salud, conocer las variables e identificar las barreras para una posterior intervención. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio epidemiológico descriptivo- transversal a 750 diabéticos tipo 2 mayores de 18 años en dos áreas de salud. Se realizaron encuestas, procesándose en el programa Epi-Info, obteniéndose la frecuencia de las variables, y las diferencias estadísticas significativas entre variables de las dos aéreas de salud, utilizándose el valor de p < 0,05 % y el Chi2. Resultados: el promedio de edad fue de 62,2 años, predominio del sexo femenino y color de la piel blanca. La hipertensión arterial y la obesidad fueron las enfermedades más asociadas, y el tabaquismo, la ingestión de bebidas alcohólicas y azucaradas, y la no realización de ejercicios físicos fueron los factores asociados más relevantes. Los medicamentos más utilizados fueron la glibenclamida y la metformina. Conclusiones: la diabetes mellitus es la primera causa de fracaso renal en el mundo occidental, siendo la insuficiencia renal una de las complicaciones crónicas más graves de esta enfermedad. Entre las principales causas de muerte de esta enfermedad son las complicaciones macrovasculares, manifestadas clínicamente como cardiopatía isquémica, insuficiencia cardíaca, la enfermedad vascular cerebral y la insuficiencia arterial periférica.

ABSTRACT Introduction: diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with alterations in carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Morbi-mortality rates have increased as have done obesity, being a health problem in the world, Cuba and the province of Matanzas. Objective: to carry out clinical-epidemiological characterization of type 2 diabetes mellitus in two health areas, knowing the variables and identifying the barriers for a subsequent intervention. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in 750 type-2 diabetic patients over 18 years in two health areas. Surveys were made and processed in Epi-Info program, showing significant statistic differences among variables of both health areas; p < 0,05 % value and Chi2 were used. Results: the average age was 62.2 years, predominating female sex and white skin color. The most commonly associated diseases were arterial hypertension and obesity; smoking and drinking alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages and sedentary life were the most relevant associated factors. The most commonly used medications were glibenclamide and metformin. Conclusions: diabetes is the first cause of renal failure in the Western world, being renal insufficiency one of the most serious chronic complications of this disease. The main causes of death of this disease are macro vascular complications clinically manifested as ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cerebra-vascular disease and peripheral arterial insufficiency.

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery improves survival without increasing the risk of stroke in patients with ischemic heart failure in comparison to percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis with 54, 173 patients

Abstract Objective: To evaluate whether there is any difference on the results of patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the setting of ischemic heart failure (HF). Methods: Databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register [CENTRAL/CCTR], ClinicalTrials.gov, Scientific Electronic Library Online [SciELO], Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde [LILACS], and Google Scholar) were searched for studies published until February 2019. Main outcomes of interest were mortality, myocardial infarction, repeat revascularization, and stroke. Results: The search yielded 5,775 studies for inclusion. Of these, 20 articles were analyzed, and their data were extracted. The total number of patients included was 54,173, and those underwent CABG (N=29,075) or PCI (N=25098). The hazard ratios (HRs) for mortality (HR 0.763; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.678-0.859; P<0.001), myocardial infarction (HR 0.481; 95% CI 0.365-0.633; P<0.001), and repeat revascularization (HR 0.321; 95% CI 0.241-0.428; P<0.001) were lower in the CABG group than in the PCI group. The HR for stroke showed no statistically significant difference between the groups (random effect model: HR 0.879; 95% CI 0.625-1.237; P=0.459). Conclusion: This meta-analysis found that CABG surgery remains the best option for patients with ischemic HF, without increase in the risk of stroke.

Carotid plaque is a predictor of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events in patients undergoing coronary angiography / La presencia de placa carotídea es predictor de eventos adversos cardiacos y cerebrovasculares en sujetos sometidos a coronariografía

Abstract Introduction: Carotid disease, measured as carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and carotid plaque (CP), is associated with major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in people without the previous atherosclerotic disease; however, there are few published data in patients undergoing coronary angiography. The aim of the study is to determinate if the carotid disease is associated with MACCE after coronary angiography. Methods: A total of 390 consecutive patients underwent coronary angiography after exercise echocardiography and carotid ultrasonography between 2002 and 2013. MACCE was defined as stroke, myocardial infarction due to atherosclerosis progression or death due to a stroke or cardiac event. Results: Two patients were lost (0.5%). During a mean follow-up of 6.0 years (standard deviation of 2.9), 52 patients (13.4%) suffered MACCE. 1, 5, and 10 years, event-free survival was 96.4% (1.0), 88.7% (1.7), and 81.4% (2.8), respectively. Event rates at 10 years were higher in the CP group (23.2% vs. 10.2%, p = 0.013) and in the CIMT > 0.9 mm group (25.9% vs. 13.3%, p = 0.023). Multivariate analysis showed smoking habit (hazard ratio [HR] 2.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.36-4.62, p = 0.003), glomerular filtration rate (HR 0.98, 95% CI 0.98-0.99), aortic stenosis (HR 2.99, 95% CI 1.24-7.21, p = 0.014), incomplete/no coronary revascularization (HR 1.97, 95% CI 1.06-3.67, p = 0.033), insulin treatment (HR 2.63, 95% CI 1.30-5.31, p = 0.006), and CP (HR 2.36, 95% CI 1.02-5.44, p = 0.044) as predictors of MACCE. Conclusions: CP is an independent predictor of MACCE in patients undergoing coronary angiography.

Resumen La enfermedad carotídea, definida como grosor de íntima media (GIMC) y placa (PC), se asocia con eventos adversos cardiacos y cerebrovasculares (EACC) en sujetos sin aterosclerosis previa; sin embargo hay pocos datos en pacientes sometidos a coronariografía. El objetivo del estudio es determinar si la enfermedad carotídea se asocia a EACC en pacientes remitidos a coronariografía Métodos: Entre 2002 y 2013 390 pacientes fueron sometidos a coronariografía tras ecocardiograma de esfuerzo y ecografía carotídea. Se definió EACC como accidente cerebrovascular, infarto de miocardio por progresión aterosclerótica o muerte por accidente cerebrovascular o causa cardiaca. Resultados: Durante un seguimiento medio de 6 años (desviación estándar 2, 9) se registraron 2 pérdidas y 52 eventos (13,4%). La supervivencia media libre de eventos a uno, cinco y diez años fue 96.4% (1.0), 88.7% (1.7) y 81.4% (2.8). Hubo mayor número de eventos a 10 años en el grupo de PC (23.2% frente 10.2%, p = 0.013) y GIMC > 0.9 mm (25,9% frente 13.3%, p = 0.023). En el análisis multivariado los predictores de EACC fueron tabaquismo (hazard ratio [HR] 2.51, intervalo de confianza [IC] al 95% 1.36-4.62, p = 0.003), filtrado glomerular renal (HR 0.98 IC95% 0.98-0.99), estenosis aórtica (HR 2.99, IC 95% 1.24-7.21, p = 0.014), revascularización incompleta/no revascularización (HR 1.97, IC 95% 1.06-3.67, p = 0.033), tratamiento con insulina (HR 2.63, IC 95% 1.30-5.31, p = 0.006) y PC (HR 2.36, 95%CI 1.02-5.44, p = 0.044). Conclusiones: La PC es un predictor independiente de EACC en pacientes sometidos a coronariografía.

Perfil dos óbitos por acidente vascular cerebral não especificado após investigação de códigos garbage em 60 cidades do Brasil, 2017 / Profile of deaths from unspecified stroke after investigation of garbage codes in 60 cities in Brazil, 2017

RESUMO Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral não especificado (AVC-NE) é de grande relevância nas estatísticas de mortalidade, sendo a quarta maior causa de morte no Brasil. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o perfil de causas reclassificadas após investigação de óbitos por AVC-NE no Brasil. Métodos: Foram selecionados todos os óbitos registrados em 2017 no Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade (SIM) como AVC-NE, considerados códigos garbage. As causas específicas, detectadas após investigação em 60 cidades selecionadas, foram analisadas segundo idade e sexo. Resultados: Do total de óbitos por AVC-NE das 60 cidades (n = 11.289), foram investigados 25,8%, dos quais 56,3% foram reclassificados para AVC isquêmico, 12,7% para AVC hemorrágico, e 23,3% migraram para outras causas específicas, como diabetes e doença renal crônica, em ambos os sexos. Discussão: A maior proporção de reclassificação dos óbitos por AVC-NE para AVC isquêmico em relação ao hemorrágico era esperada. No entanto, a detecção de outras causas específicas fora do grupo de AVC indica possíveis problemas de qualidade do preenchimento das causas na declaração de óbito (DO). Conclusão: As investigações realizadas permitiram identificação de subgrupos de AVC. Além da investigação, entretanto, é importante realizar capacitação com médicos para o preenchimento adequado da DO, a fim de melhorar as estimativas da mortalidade por AVC específico e possibilitar direcionamento adequado das ações e dos serviços de saúde.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Unspecified stroke (UnST) is of great importance in mortality statistics, as it is the fourth leading cause of death in Brazil. The objective of this study was to identify the profile of reclassified causes of death after investigation of deaths caused by UnST in Brazil. Methods: All deaths registered as UnST in 2017 in the Mortality Information System (SIM) were considered as garbage codes. The specific causes, detected after investigation in 60 selected cities, were analyzed by age and sex. Results: Of the total deaths due to UnST identified in these 60 cities (n = 11,289), 25.8% were investigated. Of these, 56.3% were reclassified to ischemic stroke, 12.7% to hemorrhagic stroke, and 23.3% to other specific causes, such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease, in both sexes. Discussion: The higher proportion of deaths due to ischemic stroke in comparison to hemorrhagic stroke was expected. However, the detection of other specific causes outside the stroke group indicates possible quality problems in the filling of death certificate (DC). Conclusion: The investigations allowed the identification of subgroups of deaths due to stroke. In addition to the research, however, it is important to conduct physician training in the adequate filling in of the DC, in order to improve estimates of specific stroke mortality, and to enable appropriate targeting of health actions and services.

Causes of hospital admissions and deaths among Brazilian elders between 2005 and 2015 / Causas de internación hospitalar y óbito en los adultos mayores brasileños entre 2005 y 2015 / Causas de internação hospitalar e óbito em idosos brasileiros entre 2005 e 2015

Abstract OBJECTIVE To analyze the ranking and percentage variation of the main causes of hospital admissions and death of Brazilian elders between 2005 and 2015, according to gender and age groups. METHOD Retrospective and temporal analysis study. The six main causes of hospitalization and death of elders were collected in DATASUS according to sex and age groups (60 ~ 79, ≥80) in 2017. RESULTS Heart Failure (2005) and pneumonia (2015) were the two main causes of hospital admissions in both sexes and age groups, except for the younger group. Acute Myocardial Infarction was the main cause of death in 2005 and 2015. The second cause in the overall ranking was the Stroke in 2005 and Pneumonia in 2015. CONCLUSION Circulatory and respiratory diseases were the main causes of hospital admissions and death among the elderly, highlighting the impotant increase in pneumonia as a cause of morbimortality.

Resumen OBJETIVO Analizar el ranking y la variación porcentual de las principales causas de internación y muerte de adultos mayores brasileños entre 2005 y 2015, de acuerdo con sexo y grupos de edad. MÉTODO Estudio retrospectivo, de análisis temporal. Las seis principales causas de internación y muerte de adultos mayores fueron recogidas en el DATASUS, según el sexo y grupos de edad (60 ~ 79; ≥80), en 2017. RESULTADOS La Insuficiencia Cardiaca (2005) y la neumonía (2015) fueron las dos las principales causas de hospitalizaciones en ambos sexos y grupos de edad, excepto en ancianos más jóvenes. El infarto agudo de miocardio fue la principal causa de muerte en 2005 y 2015. La segunda causa en el ranking general fue el accidente vascular cerebral en 2005 y la neumonía en 2015. CONCLUSIÓN Las enfermedades del aparato circulatorio y respiratorio fueron las principales causas de hospitalización y muerte entre los ancianos, destacándose el significativo aumento de la neumonía como causa de morbimortalidad.

Resumo OBJETIVO Analisar o ranking e a variação percentual das principais causas de internação e óbito de idosos brasileiros entre 2005 e 2015, de acordo com sexo e grupos etários. MÉTODO Estudo retrospectivo, de análise temporal. As seis principais causas de internação e óbito de idosos foram coletados no DATASUS, segundo o sexo e grupos etários (60~79; ≥80), em 2017. RESULTADOS A Insuficiência Cardíaca (2005) e a pneumonia (2015) foram as duas principais causas de hospitalizações em ambos os sexos e grupos etários, exceto em idosos mais jovens. O Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio foi a principal causa de óbito em 2005 e 2015. Já a segunda causa no ranking geral foi o Acidente Vascular Cerebral em 2005, e a Pneumonia em 2015. CONCLUSÃO As doenças do aparelho circulatório e respiratório foram as principais causas de hospitalização e óbito entre os idosos, destacando-se o significativo aumento da pneumonia como causa de morbimortalidade.

Evolução da mortalidade por doenças do aparelho circulatório e do Produto Interno Bruto per capita nos municípios do Estado do Rio de Janeiro / Evolution of mortality from diseases of the circulatory system and of gross domestic product per capita in the Rio de Janeiro state municipalities

Background: Diseases of the circulatory system are the leading cause of death in Brazil and the world, falling progressively during the twentieth century, preceded by an increase in Gross Domestic Product. Objective: To correlate balanced and adjusted mortality rates from circulatory system diseases in the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro state between 1979 and 2010 with the gross domestic product per capita (GDPpc) beginning in 1950. Methods: Population and death data were obtained from the Department of Information and Computer Services at the National Health System/Brazilian Ministry of Health (Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde - Ministério da Saúde - DATASUS-MS). Mortality rates were calculated for Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), Cerebrovascular Disease (CBVD), and Circulatory System Disease (CSD); adjusted by the direct method; and balanced for ill-defined causes. The GDPpc data were obtained from the Institute of Applied Economic Research (Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas Aplicadas - IPEA). Mortality rates were correlated with socioeconomic indicators using Pearson's linear correlation coefficient to determine the annual optimized lag time. Regression slope coefficients between the dependent disease and independent socioeconomic indicator were estimated. Results: In recent decades, there has been a reduction in mortality from CSD in all Rio de Janeiro state municipalities, mainly due to a decline in mortality from CBVD. The decline in mortality from CSD was preceded by an increase in the GDPpc, and a strong correlation was observed between this index and mortality rates. Conclusion: The evolution of the variation in GDPpc demonstrated a strong correlation with the reduction in CSD mortality. This relationship demonstrates the importance of improving the living conditions of the population to reduce cardiovascular mortality

Fundamentos: As doenças do aparelho circulatório são a primeira causa de morte no Brasil e no mundo, apresentando progressiva queda durante o século XX, precedida por elevação no Produto Interno Bruto. Objetivo: Correlacionar taxas de mortalidade compensadas e ajustadas por doenças do aparelho circulatório nos Municípios do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (ERJ) entre 1979 e 2010, com o Produto Interno Bruto per capita (PIBpc) a partir de 1950. Métodos: Populações e óbitos obtidos no DATASUS/MS. Calcularam-se taxas de mortalidade por Doenças Isquêmicas do Coração (DIC), Doenças Cerebrovasculares (DCBV), e Doenças do Aparelho Circulatório (DAC), e compensadas por causas mal definidas e ajustadas pelo método direto. Dados de PIBpc foram obtidos no Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas Aplicadas (IPEA). As taxas de mortalidade e o indicador socioeconômico foram correlacionados, pela estimação de coeficientes lineares de Pearson, para determinar a defasagem anual otimizada. Foram estimados os coeficientes de inclinação da regressão entre a dependente doença e a independente indicador socioeconômico. Resultados: Nas últimas décadas houve redução da mortalidade por DAC em todos os municípios do ERJ, esta ocorreu principalmente por queda da mortalidade por DCBV. A queda da mortalidade por doenças do aparelho circulatório foi precedida por elevação do PIBpc, com forte correlação entre o indicador e as taxas de mortalidade. Conclusão: A variação evolutiva do PIBpc demonstrou elevada correlação com a redução da mortalidade por DAC. Essas relações sinalizam a importância na melhoria das condições de vida da população para reduzir a mortalidade cardiovascular

Tendência da mortalidade por acidente vascular cerebral no Município de Maringá, Paraná entre os anos de 2005 a 2015 / Mortality trend due to cerebrovascular ccident in the city of Maringá, Paraná between the years of 2005 to 2015

Fundamentos: O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é a segunda maior causa de morte no mundo, responsável por 6,7 milhões de óbitos em 2012. No Brasil, entre as principais causas de morte, as doenças cerebrovasculares ocupam o primeiro lugar. Objetivo: Analisar a tendência de óbitos por AVC no município de Maringá-Paraná entre os anos de 2005 e 2015. Métodos: Estudo de corte transversal de séries temporais realizado na Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Maringá. Foram utilizados dados secundários de declarações de óbitos por AVC no município de Maringá entre os anos de 2005 e 2015, selecionadas de acordo com a Classificação Internacional de Doenças (CID 10) de código I60 ao I69. Para a verificação de tendência, utilizou-se o modelo de regressão polinomial. Os coeficientes de mortalidade (CM) por causa foram calculados empregando-se o total dos óbitos dividido pela população exposta ao risco, multiplicados por cem mil. Foram analisadas as tendências empregando-se o modelo de Regressão Polinomial, considerou-se significativo quando p < 0,05. Os dados populacionais foram obtidos no banco de dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Resultados: O acidente vascular cerebral foi responsável por 1.843 mortes no período estudado, sendo que o CID 10 - I64, I69.4 e I61.9 foram os mais encontrados. Os anos com maior número de óbitos pela doença foram 2007 e 2008. 52% dos óbitos aconteceram no sexo masculino e 74% em indivíduos com mais de 65 anos. Conclusões: A tendência de mortalidade geral apresentou-se constante, mas houve tendência crescente de mortes no sexo masculino, estado civil casado e raça branca

Background: Stroke is the second largest cause of death in the world, responsible for 6.7 million deaths in 2012. In Brazil, among the leading causes of death, cerebrovascular diseases occupy the first place. Objective: to analyze the trend of deaths from cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in the city of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, between the years of 2005 and 2015. Methods: Cross-sectional study of time series performed at the Municipal Health Department of Maringá. Secondary data on death certificates for stroke in the city of Maringá between 2005 and 2015, selected according to the specific MC for CID-10 presented with few variations in the time interval studied. The coefficient for ICD-10 - I69.4 was higher in 2011. The lowest coefficient for the whole period was I61.9. The trend of total mortality coefficients reached peak in the years 2007 and 2008, small variations occurred after this period until 2015. (Figure 1) (ICD- 10) from I60 to I69 were used. For trend verification, the polynomial regression model was used. Mortality Coefficients (MC) by main cause of death were calculated using the total number of people who died of stroke divided by the population exposed to the risk, multiplied by one hundred thousand. The trends were analyzed using the Polynomial Regression model, considered significant when p <0.05. Population data were obtained from the database of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Results: Stroke was responsible for 1,843 deaths in the study period, with ICD- 10 - I64, I69.4 and I61.9 being the most frequent. The years with the highest number of deaths from the disease were 2007 and 2008. 52% of deaths occurred in males and 74% in individuals over 65 years. Conclusions: The trend of general mortality was constant, but there was an increasing trend of deaths among white married males

Pre-Frailty Increases the Risk of Adverse Events in Older Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery / Pré-Fragilidade Aumenta o Risco de Eventos Adversos em Idosos Submetidos à Cirurgia Cardiovascular

Abstract Background: Frailty is identified as a major predictor of adverse outcomes in older surgical patients. However, the outcomes in pre-frail patients after cardiovascular surgery remain unknown. Objective: To investigate the main outcomes (length of stay, mechanical ventilation time, stroke and in-hospital death) in pre-frail patients in comparison with no-frail patients after cardiovascular surgery. Methods: 221 patients over 65 years old, with established diagnosis of myocardial infarction or valve disease were enrolled. Patients were evaluated by Clinical Frailty Score (CFS) before surgery and allocated into 2 groups: no-frailty (CFS 1~3) vs. pre-frailty (CFS 4) and followed up for main outcomes. For all analysis, the statistical significance was set at 5% (p < 0.05). Results: No differences were found in anthropometric and demographic data between groups (p > 0.05). Pre-frail patients showed a longer mechanical ventilation time (193 ± 37 vs. 29 ± 7 hours; p<0.05) than no-frail patients; similar results were observed for length of stay at the intensive care unit (5 ± 1 vs. 3 ± 1 days; p < 0.05) and total time of hospitalization (12 ± 5 vs. 9 ± 3 days; p < 0.05). In addition, the pre-frail group had a higher number of adverse events (stroke 8.3% vs. 3.9%; in-hospital death 21.5% vs. 7.8%; p < 0.05) with an increased risk for development stroke (OR: 2.139, 95% CI: 0.622-7.351, p = 0.001; HR: 2.763, 95%CI: 1.206-6.331, p = 0.0001) and in-hospital death (OR: 1.809, 95% CI: 1.286-2.546, p = 0.001; HR: 1.830, 95% CI: 1.476-2.269, p = 0.0001). Moreover, higher number of pre-frail patients required homecare services than no-frail patients (46.5% vs. 0%; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Patients with pre-frailty showed longer mechanical ventilation time and hospital stay with an increased risk for cardiovascular events compared with no-frail patients.

Resumo Fundamentos: A fragilidade é reconhecida como um importante preditor de eventos adversos em pacientes cirúrgicos idosos. Entretanto, os desfechos em pacientes com pré-fragilidade após a cirurgia cardiovascular ainda permanecem desconhecidos. Objetivos: Investigar os principais desfechos (tempo de internação, tempo de ventilação mecânica, incidência de acidente vascular cerebral e óbito intra-hospitalar) após cirurgia cardiovascular em pacientes com pré-fragilidade em comparação a pacientes sem fragilidade. Métodos: 221 pacientes acima de 65 anos de idade, com diagnóstico de infarto do miocárdio ou doença valvar foram recrutados no estudo. Os pacientes foram avaliados pela escala de fragilidade clínica (CFS, Clinical Frailty Score) antes da cirurgia e separados em 2 grupos: sem-fragilidade (CFS 1~3) vs. pré-fragilidade (CFS 4). Para todas as análises, foi considerada diferença significativa quando p < 0,05. Resultados: Não foram observadas diferenças nos dados antropométricos e demográficos entre os grupos. Os pacientes com pré-fragilidade apresentaram maior tempo de ventilação mecânica em comparação a pacientes sem fragilidade (193 ± 37 vs. 29 ± 7 horas; p < 0,05); resultados similares foram observados para tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva (5 ± 1 vs. 3 ± 1 days; p < 0,05) e tempo total de internação hospitalar (12 ± 5 vs. 9 ± 3 dias; p < 0,05). Além disso, os pacientes com pré-fragilidade apresentaram maior número de eventos adversos (acidente vascular cerebral-AVC 8,3% vs. 3,9%; óbito intra-hospitalar 21,5% vs. 7,8%; p<0,05) com risco aumentado para AVC (OR: 2,139, IC 95%: 0,622-7,351, p = 0,001; HR: 2,763, IC 95%: 1,206-6,331, p = 0,0001) e morte intra-hospitalar (OR: 1,809, IC 95%: 1,286-2,546, p = 0,001; HR: 1,830, IC 95%: 1,476-2,269, p = 0,0001). Além disso, um maior número de pacientes com pré-fragilidade necessitaram de fisioterapia domiciliar que pacientes sem fragilidade (46,5% vs. 0%; p< 0,05). Conclusão: Pacientes com pré-fragilidade apresentaram maior tempo de ventilação mecânica e maior tempo de internação hospitalar, com maior risco de desenvolverem eventos cardiovasculares adversos em comparação a pacientes sem fragilidade.

Caracterización de los factores modificables asociados a la letalidad hospitalaria del ictus / Characterization of the modifiable factors associated with the hospital lethality of stroke

Objetivos: conceptualizar el politraumatismo a la luz de los conocimientos vigentes, su génesis, la conducta a seguir durante la atención prehospitalaria y hospitalaria, la determinación de los índices de severidad relacionados con la mortalidad y sus causas, así como el tratamiento mediante equipos de trabajo multidisciplinarios especializados. Métodos: revisión documental de la bibliografía médica nacional y extranjera del presente siglo, mediante el buscador Google académico, las bases de datos Scielo, Lilacs, Pubmed, en idiomas inglés y español. Desarrollo: en la actualidad constituye un verdadero problema científico la diversidad de criterios sobre la atención de los politraumatizados en general y de los graves, en particular, porque continúan siendo un problema de salud para la población, pues suelen recibirlos fundamentalmente los varones en edades productivas de la vida, por lo general mediante accidentes y/o agresiones y requieren gran cantidad de recursos para su atención, necesitan un tratamiento precoz, intensivo y multidisciplinario, a pesar de mantener altas tasas de letalidad y mortalidad. Conclusiones: la evaluación precoz de la gravedad del trauma, permite tratar adecuadamente y con inmediatez a los lesionados y posibilita mejorar su pronóstico, debido a que se cuenta con equipos de trabajo altamente especializados, podrá elevarse la calidad asistencial y, con esa premisa, el índice de supervivencia de estos enfermos(AU)

Objectives: To conceptualize polytrauma in the light of current knowledge, its genesis, the management during prehospital and hospital care, the severity indexes related to mortality and its causes, as well as the treatment by specialized multidisciplinary teams. Methods: Documents review from national and foreign medical bibliography of this century, through the academic Google search engine, the Scielo, Lilacs, Pubmed databases, in English and Spanish. Body: At present the diversity of criteria on the care of polytraumatized in general and of the severe ones is a real scientific problem, in particular, because they continue to be a health problem for the population, since they are usually suffered by men of productive ages, usually by accidents and / or assaults and require a large amount of resources for their care, they need early, intensive and multidisciplinary treatment, despite maintaining high rates of lethality and mortality. Conclusions: the early assessment of the severity of the trauma allows the injured to be treated adequately and immediately, and it makes it possible to improve their prognosis, due to the fact that highly specialized work teams are available, the quality of care can be increased and, with that premise, the survival rate of these patients(AU)

Key performance indicators for stroke from the Ministry of Health of Brazil: benchmarking and indicator parameters / Indicadores de performance de AVC do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil: avaliação comparativa e parametrização dos indicadores

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to analyze the stroke units in two centers for the key performance indicators (KPIs) required by the Ministry of Health in Brazil. Methods All 16 KPIs were analyzed, including the percentage of patients admitted to the stroke unit, venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in the first 48 hours after admission, pneumonia and hospital mortality due to stroke, and hospital discharge on antithrombotic therapy in patients without cardioembolic mechanism. Results Both centers admitted over 80% of the patients in their stroke unit. The incidence of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis was > 85%, that of in-hospital pneumonia was < 13%, the hospital mortality for stroke was < 15%, and the hospital discharge on antithrombotic therapy was > 70%. Conclusion Our results suggest using the parameters of all of the 16 KPIs required by the Ministry of Health of Brazil, and the present results for the two stroke units for future benchmarking.

RESUMO O objetivo do presente estudo é analisar os indicadores de qualidade (IQ) exigidos pelo Ministério da Saúde no Brasil em duas unidades de AVC. Métodos Foram analisados os 16 IQ, incluindo a percentagem de pacientes internados na unidade de AVC, profilaxia de tromboembolismo venoso (TEV) nas primeiras 48 horas após a admissão; pneumonia e mortalidade hospitalar e alta hospitalar em terapia antitrombótica (TAT) em pacientes sem mecanismo cardioembólico. Resultados Ambos os centros admitiram mais de 80% dos pacientes na unidade de AVC. A profilaxia do TEV foi realizada em mais de 85% dos casos; a pneumonia hospitalar foi inferior a 13%; a mortalidade hospitalar foi menor que 15% e a alta hospitalar em uso de TAT foi acima de 70%. Conclusão O presente estudo sugere os parâmetros dos 16 IQ exigidos pelo Ministério da Saúde do Brasil e os resultados obtidos em duas unidades de AVC para avaliação comparativa futura

Estimación de la carga global de enfermedad en Colombia 2012: nuevos aspectos metodológicos / Estimation of the global burden of disease in Colombia-2012: new methodological aspects

RESUMEN La nueva metodología de carga global de enfermedad (GBD, 2010) resulta difícil de reproducir completamente en Colombia. En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de utilización parcial de esta metodología para estimar los años perdidos por muerte prematura (APMP) y los vividos con discapacidad (AVD). La redistribución de códigos inútiles produce incrementos importantes en las causas de muerte, que es preferible a un análisis de causas de muerte con un 15,6 % de códigos inútiles que aportarían poca o ninguna información estadística. La cardiopatía isquémica, eventos cerebrovasculares y la cardiopatía hipertensiva causan el mayor riesgo de mortalidad (164,2 muertes por 100 000). Las agresiones por arma de fuego y objeto cortante, las lesiones auto-infligidas y las provocadas por vehículos de tres y cuatro ruedas, causan el mayor riesgo de APMP (34,3 APMP por 1000). Enfermedades de piel como la dermatitis, eritemas, la pediculosis y la pitiriasis, causan el mayor riesgo de AVD (51,3 AVD por 1000). Este grupo de enfermedades de la piel también resultan la principal causa de AVISAs Totales (51,4 AVISAs Totales por 1000). Los departamentos con las tasas más elevadas de mortalidad y APMP para las causas del grupo I (enfermedades transmisibles) son Guainía, Amazonas, Vaupés, Cauca, Vichada, Putumayo, Nariño, Chocó, Córdoba, La Guajira, Guaviare y Caquetá, que están entre los de más baja cobertura de la mortalidad.(AU)

ABSTRACT The new methodology applying for burden of disease study (GBD 2010) is difficult to completely reproduce in Colombia. This paper presents the results of partial use of this methodology to estimate the components years lost due to premature death (YLLs) and lived with disability (YLDs). Redistribution of useless codes produces significant increases in some causes of death, which are preferable to deal with an analysis of causes of death with 15,6 % of useless codes that would provide little or no statistical information. Ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular and hypertensive heart disease events cause the highest risk of mortality rate (164,2 per 100,000). Assaults by firearms and sharp objects, self-inflicted injuries and those caused by motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles on the road, are the first cause of YLLs per 1000 (34,3). Skin diseases such as dermatitis, erythemas, burns on exposure to sunlight, pediculosis and pityriasis, cause the greatest risk of YLDs per 1000 (51,3). This group of skin diseases are also the leading cause of DALYs per 1000 (51,4). The departments with the highest rates of mortality and YLLs for Group I (communicable diseases) are Guainía, Amazonas, Vaupés, Cauca, Vichada, Putumayo, Nariño, Chocó, Cordoba, La Guajira, Guaviare y Caquetá and with the lower mortality coverage.(AU)

Principais causas da mortalidade masculina e os anos potenciais de vida perdidos por estes agravos / Principales causas de mortalidad masculina y los años potenciales de vida perdidos debido a estos agravios / Main causes of male mortality and potential years of life lost due to those diseases

RESUMO Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo descrever o perfil da mortalidade masculina de Cuiabá-MT entre os anos de 2002-2012 segundo as principais causas de mortalidade masculina e os anos potenciais de vida perdidos (APVP) por esta população. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, realizado a partir de 5.135 registros de óbitos de homens com idades entre 20 e 59 anos, residentes em Cuiabá-MT. A análise descritiva foi feita através da frequência absoluta e relativa dos dados e cálculo dos Indicadores de Saúde. Dentre os resultados, destacam-se as mortes em decorrência de causas violentas e doenças crônicas e degenerativas, além da mortalidade precoce, expressa pela grande perda de APVP na população de 20 a 29 anos de idade. Diante deste panorama, ressalta-se a necessidade de ações conjuntas entre seguimentos da sociedade, agentes públicos e agentes de saúde no sentido de promover a mudança deste cenário através de ações educativas com intuito de fomentar a redução da mortalidade com a sensibilização da população masculina em relação aos comportamentos de risco como a violência e a direção perigosa, bem como a adoção de hábitos mais saudáveis.

RESUMEN Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo describir el perfil de la mortalidad masculina de Cuiabá-MT, Brasil, entre los años de 2002-2012, según las principales causas de mortalidad masculina y los años potenciales de vida perdidos (APVP) por esta población. Se trata de un estudio ecológico, realizado a partir de 5.135 registros de óbitos de hombres con edades entre 20 y 59 años, residentes en Cuiabá-MT, Brasil. El análisis descriptivo fue hecho a través de la frecuencia absoluta y relativa de los datos y cálculo de los Indicadores de Salud. Entre los resultados, se destacan las muertes debido a causas violentas y enfermedades crónicas y degenerativas, además de la mortalidad precoz, expresada por la gran pérdida de los APVP en la población de 20 a 29 años de edad. Ante este panorama, se resalta la necesidad de acciones conjuntas entre segmentos de la sociedad, agentes públicos y agentes de salud en el sentido de promover el cambio de este escenario a través de acciones educativas con el objetivo de fomentar la reducción de la mortalidad con la sensibilización de la población masculina con relación a los comportamientos de riesgo como la violencia y la conducción temeraria, así como la adopción de hábitos más saludables.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to describe the male mortality rate of Cuiabá-MT between the years 2002-2012 according to the main causes of male mortality and the years of potential life lost (YPLL) by that population. This is an ecological study, based on 5,135 death records of men aged 20 to 59 years old, living in Cuiabá-MT. The descriptive analysis occurred through the absolute and relative frequencies of data and calculation of the Health Indicators. Among the results, deaths due to violent causes and chronic and degenerative diseases stand out, in addition to the early mortality, expressed by the large loss of YPLL in the population from 20 to 29 years of age. In view of this panorama, there is need for actions in conjunction with all segments of society, public and health agents for the effort to promote the change of that scenario through educational actions aiming at encouraging the reduction of mortality with the sensitization of the male population regarding risk behaviors such as violence and dangerous management, as well as the adoption of healthier habits.

Desempeño hospitalario en un sistema de salud segmentado y desigual: Chile 2001-2010 / Hospital performance in a segmented and unequal health system: Chile 2001-2010

Resumen: Objetivo: Analizar las diferencias en los resultados en salud según condiciones observadas de los hospitales, en particular su tipo de propiedad: hospitales públicos, privados sin fines de lucro (PSL) y privados con fines de lucro (PCL). Material y métodos: Se utilizó información de egresos hospitalarios en Chile entre 2001 y 2010 con un total de 16 205 314 altas de 20 hospitales públicos, 6 de PSL y 15 de PCL. Se seleccionó una muestra de pacientes con infarto al miocardio (IAM) y accidente cerebrovascular (ACV). Se estimó una regresión probit utilizando como variable dependiente la mortalidad intrahospitalaria y controlando por variables como estado de salud, nivel socioeconómico y características del hospital. Resultados: Los hospitales privados tienen menor riesgo de mortalidad intrahospitalaria: 1.3% en PSL y 0.7% en PCL, mientras que en los hospitales públicos el riesgo llega a 3.5%. Conclusiones: Este análisis muestra las inequidades que el sector público tiene respecto de los demás sectores.

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the differences in health outcomes by hospital characteristics, focusing on ownership: public, private not-for-profit (PNFP) and private for-profit (PFP). Materials and methods: We used a discharged patient dataset of Chilean hospitals for the period 2001-2010 with a total of 16 205 314 discharges in 20 public, six PNFP and 15 PFP hospitals.We selected a subsample of two medical conditions: myocardial infarction and stroke.We used probit regression analyses with mortality rates as dependent variable, ownership status as the key explanatory variable, and control variables which included patients' health status and socioeconomic level, and hospital characteristics. Results: Private hospitals showed lower risk of death relative to public hospitals: 1.3% in PNFP, 0.7% in PFP and 3.5% in public hospitals. Conclusions: The analysis shows the inequities that exist between public hospitals and the private sector.

Comparison of early outcomes with three approaches for combined coronary revascularization and carotid endarterectomy

Abstract Objective: This study aims to compare three different surgical approaches for combined coronary and carotid artery stenosis as a single stage procedure and to assess effect of operative strategy on mortality and neurological complications. Methods: This retrospective study involves 136 patients who had synchronous coronary artery revascularization and carotid endarterectomy in our institution, between January 2002 and December 2012. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to the surgical technique used. Group I included 70 patients who had carotid endarterectomy, followed by coronary revascularization with on-pump technique, group II included 29 patients who had carotid endarterectomy, followed by coronary revascularization with off-pump technique, group III included 37 patients who had coronary revascularization with on-pump technique followed by carotid endarterectomy under aortic cross-clamp and systemic hypothermia (22-27ºC). Postoperative outcomes were evaluated. Results: Overall early mortality and stroke rate was 5.1% for both. There were 3 (4.3%) deaths in group I, 2 (6.9%) deaths in group II and 2 (5.4%) deaths in group III. Stroke was observed in 5 (7.1%) patients in group I and 2 (6.9%) in group II. Stroke was not observed in group III. No statistically significant difference was observed for mortality and stroke rates among the groups. Conclusion: We identified no significant difference in mortality or neurologic complications among three approaches for synchronous surgery for coronary and carotid disease. Therefore it is impossible to conclude that a single principle might be adapted into standard practice. Patient specific risk factors and clinical conditions might be important in determining the surgical tecnnique.

Trends in Mortality Rate from Cardiovascular Disease in Brazil, 1980-2012 / Tendências da Taxa de Mortalidade por Doenças Cardiovasculares no Brasil, 1980-2012

Abstract Background: Studies have questioned the downward trend in mortality from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Brazil in recent years. Objective: to analyze recent trends in mortality from ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in the Brazilian population. Methods: Mortality and population data were obtained from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and the Ministry of Health. Risk of death was adjusted by the direct method, using as reference the world population of 2000. We analyzed trends in mortality from CVD, IHD and stroke in women and men in the periods of 1980-2006 and 2007-2012. Results: there was a decrease in CVD mortality and stroke in women and men for both periods (p < 0.001). Annual mortality variations for periods 1980-2006 and 2007-2012 were, respectively: CVD (total): -1.5% and -0.8%; CVD men: -1.4% and -0.6%; CVD women: -1.7% and -1.0%; DIC (men): -1.1% and 0.1%; stroke (men): -1.7% and -1.4%; DIC (women): -1.5% and 0.4%; stroke (women): -2.0% and -1.9%. From 1980 to 2006, there was a decrease in IHD mortality in men and women (p < 0.001), but from 2007 to 2012, changes in IHD mortality were not significant in men [y = 151 + 0.04 (R2 = 0.02; p = 0.779)] and women [y = 88-0.54 (R2 = 0.24; p = 0.320). Conclusion: Trend in mortality from IHD stopped falling in Brazil from 2007 to 2012.

Resumo Fundamento: Estudos questionaram a tendência de queda da mortalidade por doenças cardiovasculares (DCV) no Brasil nos últimos anos. Objetivo: analisar as tendências recentes na mortalidade por doença isquêmica do coração (DIC) e doenças cerebrovasculares (DCbV) na população brasileira. Métodos: dados de mortalidade e população foram obtidos do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística e Ministério da Saúde. O risco de morte foi ajustado pelo método direto, tendo como referência a população mundial de 2000. Foram analisadas, nos períodos de 1980-2006 e 2007-2012, as tendências da mortalidade em mulheres e homens. Resultados: houve diminuição da mortalidade por DCV e DCbV em mulheres e homens para ambos os períodos (p < 0,001). As variações anuais de mortalidade para os períodos de 1980-2006 e 2007-2012 foram, respectivamente: DCV total: -1,5% e -0,8%; DCV homens: -1,4% e -0,6%; DCV mulheres: -1,7% e -1,0%; DIC homens: -1,1% e 0,1%; DIC mulheres: -1,5% e 0,4%; DCbV homens: -1,7% e -1,4%; DCbV mulheres: -2,0% e -1,9%. De 1980 a 2006, houve diminuição da mortalidade por DIC em homens e mulheres (p < 0,001), mas de 2007-2012, as mudanças na mortalidade por DIC não foram significativas em homens [y = 151 + 0.04 (R2 = 0.02; p = 0,779)] e mulheres [y = 88-0.54 (R2 = 0,24; p = 0,320)]. Conclusão: A tendência da mortalidade por DIC parou de cair no Brasil de 2007 a 2012.

Consistent declining trends in stroke mortality in Brazil: mission accomplished? / Tendências decrescentes constantes na mortalidade por AVE no Brasil: missão cumprida?

ABSTRACT Stroke mortality rates are declining in Brazil, but diferences among regions need to be better investigated. The age-adjusted stroke mortality trends among adults (30-69 years-old) from Brazilian regions were studied between 1996 and 2011. Method Data were analyzed after: 1) reallocation of deaths with non-registered sex or age; 2) redistribution of garbage codes and 3) underreporting correction. A linear regression model with autoregressive errors and a state space model were fitted to the data, aiming the estimation of annual trends at every point in time. Results Although there were high values, a steady decrease of rates was observed. The decreasing trends among all regions were statistically significant, with higher values of decline among the Northeast and Northern regions, where rates were the highest. Conclusion Standardized methodology use is mandatory for correct interpretation of mortality estimates. Although declining, rates are still extremely high and efforts must be made towards prevention of stroke incidence, reduction of case-fatality rates and prevention of sequelae.

RESUMO Objetivos As taxas de mortalidade por acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) estão em declínio no Brasil, mas diferenças entre as regiões precisam ser melhor investigadas. Foram analisadas as tendências de mortalidade por AVE ajustadas por idade em adultos (30-69 anos) de regiões do Brasil, entre 1996 e 2011. Método Análise realizada após realocação dos óbitos sem registro de sexo ou idade; redistribuição de códigos mal definidos e correção do subregistro. Modelos de regressão linear e de espaço de estados foram utilizados visando estimativas de tendências anuais em todos pontos no tempo. Resultados Observou-se redução de cerca de 50% nas taxas de mortalidade em todas as regiões, para homens e mulheres, com maiores declínios nas regiões Norte e Nordeste, onde as taxas eram as mais elevadas. Conclusão Usar metodologia padronizada é fundamental para interpretação correta das estimativas de mortalidade. Esforços devem ser feitos para prevenção da incidência de AVE, redução das taxas de letalidade e prevenção de sequelas.