Prevalencia de artritis reumatoide en pacientes atendidos en el Hospital General Naval de Guayaquil pertenecientes a la Armada del Ecuador en el periodo del 2017 - 2019.

Abstract

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) the most frequent chronic inflammatory immunological pathology in Ecuador. It has been noted that patients with recurrent physical activity are less likely to present this pathology. Our chosen study population is military, which is why constant physical tests are used, therefore this pathology should present to a lesser extent. Similarly, within our population we include active, passive and civilian military. Methodology: Retrospective, observational and descriptive study. Objective: to identify the prevalence of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis treated at the HOSNAG General Hospital in the period from 2017 to 2019. Results: Most frequent age group> 60 years. Greater number of female patients 163 (66.5%) in relation to male 82 (33.5%). In relation to rheumatoid factor, 165 positive patients 67.35%, while 80 negative patients 32.65%. Among the complications 3 patients with Amyloidosis 1.22%, 13 with osteoporosis 5.31%, 10 with Dislocation 4.08%, 4 with infections 1.63%, 11 with depression 4.49%, 204 patients without any complication 83.26%. In relation to comorbidities, 54 with associated cardiovascular disease 22.04%, 9 with atherosclerotic disease 3.67%, 49 with hypertension 20%, 79 with hypothyroidism 32.24% and 54 with Diabetes Mellitus 22.04%. Conclusion: It was determined that rheumatoid arthritis patients who are members of the armed forces in both passive and active states have a lower prevalence of the disease compared to civilians not members of the armed forces treated at the HOSNAG General Hospital