Medicina clinica
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Oscillometric devices vs. arterial Doppler in measuring the ankle-arm index for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease.
Peripheral arterial disease is a marker of vascular damage that is diagnosed by measuring the ankle-brachial index. The aim of this study was to determine the validity and agreement of the MESI ABPI-MD and Microlife WatchBP® office-ABI oscillometric devices with respect to the gold standard arterial Doppler. ⋯ Automated oscillometric devices could be useful in asymptomatic patients as an alternative to arterial Doppler.
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The present study analyzes a cohort of consecutive patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), evaluating the ischemia-reperfusion times from the perspective of gender differences (females versus males), with a long-term follow-up. ⋯ Women took longer to go to health care services and had a longer delay both in the diagnosis of STEMI and in coronary reperfusion. It is imperative to emphasize the necessity of educating women about the recognition of ischemic heart disease symptoms, empowering them to raise early alarms and seek timely medical attention.
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Observational Study
Prevalence of childhood obesity in Spain and its relation with socioeconomic status and health behaviors: Population-based cross-sectional study.
This study aims to assess the current state of childhood overweight and obesity in Spain, and its relationship with socioeconomic status and health-related behaviors. ⋯ Childhood overweight in Spain is strongly associated with socioeconomic status and other factors such as diet and sedentarism. Multidisciplinary public health interventions are needed to reduce this serious health problem in children.
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Practice Guideline Case Reports
Surveillance recommendations after endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps.
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Letter Case Reports
Unilateral pulmonary edema after therapeutic toracentesis.