Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2024
Review Case Reports[Acute Myocardial Infarction as a Presentation of Takayasu Arteritis in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: Case Report and Review of the Topic].
A 36-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis presented with progressive chest pain and neurovegetative symptoms. The electrocardiogram showed ST segment elevation in the inferior wall. The patient had a previous history of fatigue and night sweats. ⋯ Aortitis was suspected, which led to additional studies, among which a slight elevation of inflammatory activity indices stood out, and a computed tomography angiography showed periaortic fibrotic thickening and significant stenosis in multiple arteries, suggesting Takayasu vasculitis. She was treated with prednisone and methotrexate and underwent delayed myocardial revascularization surgery with good results. This case highlights the complexity of Takayasu arteritis, its possible association with ulcerative colitis, and the importance of early diagnosis for adequate management.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2024
[Effect of ICT Use on Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review].
Information and communication technologies constitute a resource that can improve the effectiveness of programs focused on people with chronic diseases, especially those with type 2 diabetes mellitus, strengthening the care management provided by the nursing professional. ⋯ The use of information and communication technologies proved to have favorable effects on the participants' glycemic control by showing a decrease in the glycosylated hemoglobin A. Text messages and web platforms stood out as the more efficient resource for glycemia monitoring.