Prevalencia de los factores de riesgo cardiovasculares en pacientes con Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y en pacientes con Artritis Reumatoide del Hospital Naval de Guayaquil (HOSNAG) durante el periodo del 2018 a 2020.

Abstract

Introduction: Autoimmune diseases correspond to a small, but important, percentage of the population. Mainly, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. These diseases present various complications, with cardiovascular complications playing a big role, which is a consequence of the pro-inflammatory state in which these patients find themselves. Methodology: In the following study, data was collected from the medical records of patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus of the “Hospital Naval de Guayaquil” from 2018 to 2020, being this an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study. The prevalence of various cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular risk in 10 years in this population were analyzed. Results: The results show how a third of the population has a high cardiovascular risk for the development of these diseases. Conclusion: It is relevant to give a priority and leading role to the prevention of cardiovascular complications within these groups of patients, as they are particularly vulnerable.