Prevalencia de dislipidemia en pacientes adultos con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus complicada en el Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo en el periodo 2022 – 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients, with dyslipidemia being one of the main risk factors. Objective: To determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia in adult patients diagnosed with complicated diabetes mellitus at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital during the period 2022–2023. Materials and Methods: A review was conducted of the medical records of adult patients diagnosed with complicated diabetes mellitus in 2022–2023, from which 3,378 admitted patients were identified. A random sample size was calculated with a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error, resulting in a sample of 346 patients. Results: Among the different types of dyslipidemia found, mixed hyperlipidemia had the highest frequency, accounting for 81% or 161 of the total cases. Among patients with dyslipidemia, the female sex showed a higher tendency to develop lipid disorders, with a prevalence of 65.5%. Discussion: Similarities and differences were observed when compared to international studies regarding comorbidities and types of dyslipidemia. Conclusion: Many patients suffering from multiple endocrine disorders associated with glycemic, lipid, and vascular abnormalities tended to have an elevated body mass index. Female patients had a higher prevalence of dyslipidemia, with the most common age of onset between 60 and 74 years.