Prevalencia de trastornos del ritmo cardiaco en miembros de la policía nacional del Ecuador atendidos en la DHG N°2 durante el periodo 2017-2022.

Abstract

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases cause 17 million deaths annually worldwide, being heart rhythm disorders a significant problem. Methodology: A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out to estimate the prevalence in members of the Ecuadorian National Police, attended by the outpatient service of DHG No. 2. 100 participants, active and passive, aged 25 to 75 years, were analyzed, excluding those with spontaneous rhythm disorders and a history of Covid-19. Results: The prevalence of arrhythmias was 29.99%, with supraventricular disorders in 27% of cases. Hypertension and diabetes were present in 54.2% and 15.6% respectively. The 79% of the participants were men, and 54% were in active service. A significant correlation was found between sex, age group and service status with the occurrence of arrhythmias. Discussion/Conclusion: Although there are few studies on the prevalence of arrhythmias in police officers, factors such as family history, stress, inadequate diet and intense physical activity may predispose to their development. The prevalence found was higher than expected, being more frequent in young police officers on active duty. Sex, age group and service status were statistically significant in their influence on the appearance and prevalence of arrhythmias.