Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Mar 2020
Case Reports[Combined use of left ventricular assist devices in cardiogenic shock. Report of one case].
We report a 55-year-old woman with a history of hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes mellitus who consulted at the emergency room because of intermittent oppressive chest discomfort. At admission, electrocardiogram showed a complete atrioventricular block. A transthoracic echocardiogram disclosed severe left ventricular dysfunction. ⋯ Despite successful primary angioplasty, she persisted with refractory shock and progressive hypoxemia. A concomitant connection to the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system (ECMO) was decided. The support of both devices allowed the stabilization of the patient and the improvement of perfusion parameters.
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Revista médica de Chile · Mar 2020
[Lymphadenopathies in patients with rheumatic diseases. Review of 19 cases].
The presence of multiple lymphadenopathies can be a diagnostic challenge. ⋯ Lymphadenopathies associated with rheumatologic diseases can occur in a wide variety of diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's disease. The absence of LDH elevation and splenomegaly and the absence of imaging findings such as conglomerates can orient to a rheumatologic origin.
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Revista médica de Chile · Mar 2020
[Validation of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form in Chile].
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF) is an instrument to assess child abuse and neglect Aim: to adapt and confirm the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the CTQ-SF in Chile. ⋯ the Chilean version of the CTQ-SF shows evidence of structural and discriminant validity, and reliability, in a clinical sample. Better alternatives to specifically assess the physical neglect construct should be developed.
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Revista médica de Chile · Mar 2020
[Association of physical inactivity with low levels of education].
A higher educational level is associated with healthier lifestyles. ⋯ People with low levels of education are were likely to be physically inactive.