Factores predictores de progresión en la insuficiencia renal crónica en el Hospital Liborio Panchana Sotomayor de Santa Elena en el año 2023.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by the gradual deterioration of kidney function, which significantly impacts patients' quality of life. In Ecuador, there has been an increase in CKD cases over recent decades. A study conducted in 2019 reported a prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the country of 12.3%. OBJECTIVES: To identify and analyze predictive factors that influence the progression of chronic kidney disease, to evaluate its prevalence, and to identify the main risk factors associated with the progression of chronic kidney disease. METHODOLOGY: An observational, analytical, and longitudinal study will be conducted with patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at the Liborio Panchana Sotomayor Hospital in Santa Elena during the year 2023. RESULTS: Chronic Kidney Failure (CKF) in the Hospital had a prevalence of 1.57% of diagnosed patients and primarily affected men (55.17%). It was more common in those over 45 years of age, accounting for 89.4% of the study population. The main predictive factors described were high blood pressure (41.38%), obesity (41.02%), and diabetes mellitus (35.75%), highlighting the strong association with metabolic diseases. CONCLUSIONS: The need for prevention and early detection strategies is emphasized to reduce disease progression and optimize clinical management.