C. Tejada-González, A.J. Herruzo-León, A. Ruiz-Saavedra, A. Leandro-Barros, J.A. Serpa-Morán
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico del riesgo cardiovascular y del síndrome metabólico","authors":"C. Tejada-González, A.J. Herruzo-León, A. Ruiz-Saavedra, A. Leandro-Barros, J.A. Serpa-Morán","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease characterized by the deposition of lipids in the intima layer of medium- and large-caliber arteries that causes the formation of atheromatous plaques. This process starts with endothelial dysfunction and the accumulation of oxidized LDL cholesterol followed by inflammation and cell migration. This generates a vicious cycle that increases the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Plaques can be stable or vulnerable; the latter are at greater risk of rupture, triggering thrombosis and acute arterial obstruction. Risk factors include hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy habits. Globally, atherosclerosis is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality, affecting countries with limited resources more. Inflammation plays a central role in disease progression. It is mediated by macrophages and foam cells that secrete proinflammatory cytokines. In addition, mechanisms such as hypoxia and reverse cholesterol transport influence plaque stability. The clinical manifestations are systemic, notable among which are ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, and renal and oncologic complications. The approach includes primary and secondary prevention by controlling risk factors and specific therapies to stabilize plaques and reduce acute events.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 39","pages":"Pages 2405-2407"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Valvulopatía tricúspide y pulmonar","authors":"A. González Leal, J.L. Zamorano Gómez","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tricuspid and pulmonary valve diseases are a group of conditions that affect the valves on the right side of the heart. Tricuspid valve disease, which mainly includes tricuspid insufficiency, is usually secondary to valve annulus dilation in the context of pulmonary hypertension or heart failure. Tricuspid stenosis is less common and is generally associated with rheumatic or congenital diseases. These alterations can cause systemic venous congestion, hepatomegaly, ascites, and peripheral edema, with a significant impact on quality of life. On the other hand, pulmonary valve diseases, which include pulmonary stenosis and pulmonary insufficiency, are usually congenital in origin or secondary to severe pulmonary hypertension. The diagnosis of both valve diseases is based on a clinical examination, echocardiography, and, in some cases, magnetic resonance imaging or cardiac catheterization. Treatment includes medical management to reduce congestion in addition to surgical or percutaneous options, such as valvuloplasty or valve replacement. Early detection and appropriate treatment are essential to prevent complications and improve patient prognosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 38","pages":"Pages 2317-2323"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144926550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Ruiz-Saavedra , J. Torán-Martínez , C. Tejada-González , J.A. Serpa-Morán , A. Leandro-Barros , A. García-Lledó
{"title":"Endotelio. Función y daño endotelial. Concepto de factores de riesgo de ateroesclerosis. Factores corregibles","authors":"A. Ruiz-Saavedra , J. Torán-Martínez , C. Tejada-González , J.A. Serpa-Morán , A. Leandro-Barros , A. García-Lledó","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The endothelium can be described as an extensive organ that separates blood from the lumen of arterial vessels and tissues. It plays a role in regulating vasodilation, platelet aggregation and thrombosis, and inflammation. It does so through substances it secretes and as an effector of substances secreted by other cells and organs, maintaining close interaction with platelets and circulating leukocytes. The endothelium is the fundamental link between cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerosis that plays a crucial role in the process of atherogenesis, even before plaques are formed. This phenomenon is the consequence of an imbalance caused by the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), an increase in oxidative stress, and a reduction in protective factors such as nitric oxide. This situation is aggravated by the existence of cardiovascular risk factors and unhealthy lifestyle habits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 39","pages":"Pages 2357-2361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Tejada-González, V. Bonilla-Jiménez, A. Leandro-Barros, J. Serpa-Morán, C. Tejada-González, A. Ruiz-Saavedra
{"title":"Protocolo terapéutico de la dislipidemia: prevención primaria y secundaria","authors":"C. Tejada-González, V. Bonilla-Jiménez, A. Leandro-Barros, J. Serpa-Morán, C. Tejada-González, A. Ruiz-Saavedra","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the treatment of dyslipidemia, a distinction is made between primary and secondary prevention. Treatment always includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle modifications. The lipid control objectives in primary prevention are determined by risk scales, while in secondary prevention, a double therapeutic objective is sought: an LDL level of less than 55<!--> <!-->mg/dl and a reduction of at least 50% compared to the baseline LDL level. Statins, ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors are the different pharmacological treatment options. Hypertriglyceridemia in primary prevention is not a therapeutic objective except in cases of severe hypertriglyceridemia (greater than 500<!--> <!-->mg/dl) to avoid the development of pancreatitis; in patients with levels of 200–500<!--> <!-->mg/dl, it depends on the cardiovascular risk. Icosapent ethyl is an option to consider in secondary prevention in patients with triglyceride levels above 150<!--> <!-->mg/dl and good LDL control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 39","pages":"Pages 2400-2404"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Tejada-González , V. Bonilla-Jiménez , A. Ruiz-Saavedra , J.A. Serpa-Morán , A. Leandro-Barros , A. García-Lledó
{"title":"Dislipidemias. Lipoproteínas aterogénicas. Objetivos terapéuticos. Manejo farmacológico en prevención primaria y secundaria","authors":"C. Tejada-González , V. Bonilla-Jiménez , A. Ruiz-Saavedra , J.A. Serpa-Morán , A. Leandro-Barros , A. García-Lledó","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pathological abnormality of lipid metabolism (dyslipidemia) is a highly prevalent disease associated with the leading cause of mortality in the world, cardiovascular disease. Knowledge of its pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment changed in recent times, allowing for reaching levels of control that were unimaginable until recently. Both primary and secondary prevention are moving towards increasingly stringent targets, which seems to be associated with a decrease in morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease. This text will review the main molecules that cause atherogenesis in the human body as well as the main causes of dyslipidemia and its pharmacological and non-pharmacological management. It is framed in the approach to patients according to their cardiovascular risk which, as shall be seen, is what determines the therapeutic objectives and the potency of the pharmacological intervention to be used.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 39","pages":"Pages 2362-2371"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Valvulopatía aórtica","authors":"A. González Leal, J.L. Zamorano Gómez","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aortic valve disease encompasses a group of disorders that affect the aortic valve, which is responsible for regulating blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. Aortic stenosis is characterized by inadequate valve opening. The most common cause in older adult patients is degenerative; in younger individuals, the most common cause is congenital malformations such as bicuspid valve. This flow restriction leads to increased ventricular afterload, left ventricular hypertrophy, and, eventually, heart failure. On the other hand, aortic insufficiency may be due to degenerative changes, congenital anomalies, infective endocarditis, or aortic root dilation, among others.</div><div>The diagnosis of aortic valve disease is based on a clinical examination, in which auscultation of heart murmurs can be key. It is confirmed by echocardiographic studies, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and, in some cases, catheterization. Treatment depends on severity and may include medical management, valve replacement surgery, or less invasive techniques such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). An early, multidisciplinary approach is essential to optimize clinical outcomes and improve the patient's quality of life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 38","pages":"Pages 2291-2303"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144926552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Ruiz-Saavedra, J. García-Pérez-Velasco, F. Vidal-Ostos-De-Lara, J.A. Serpa-Morán, C. Tejada-González, A. Leandro-Barros
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de la hipertensión arterial secundaria","authors":"A. Ruiz-Saavedra, J. García-Pérez-Velasco, F. Vidal-Ostos-De-Lara, J.A. Serpa-Morán, C. Tejada-González, A. Leandro-Barros","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Secondary hypertension may be due to various diseases such as primary hyperaldosteronism, renovascular hypertension, or sleep apnea. It requires an accurate diagnosis and specific treatment. Techniques such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, and renal artery angioplasty improve management. Pharmacological causes must be ruled out and an early diagnosis must be made in order to start targeted treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 39","pages":"Pages 2408-2410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico y terapéutico de la valvulopatía mitral en el anciano","authors":"A. González Leal, J.L. Zamorano Gómez","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mitral valve disease in older adults presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to comorbidities and physiological changes associated with age. Mitral stenosis, mostly of rheumatic origin, and degenerative or functional mitral insufficiency are the predominant forms. Typical symptoms include dyspnea, fatigue, and arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation that are aggravated by decreased cardiac reserve in older patients. The diagnostic protocol entails a detailed anamnesis, clinical examination, and echocardiographic studies, with three-dimensional echocardiography and catheterization being useful in complex cases. Therapeutic strategies depend on disease severity, the patient's functional status, and comorbidities. Medical treatment seeks to alleviate symptoms through diuretics and heart rhythm control. Surgical interventions, such as valve replacement or repair, and percutaneous procedures, such as mitral valvuloplasty, are carefully considered options in this group of patients. A multidisciplinary assessment and individualized management are essential in order to optimize clinical outcomes, improving quality of life and reducing complications in this vulnerable population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 38","pages":"Pages 2331-2336"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144926553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Ramírez Martín, C. Corral Cuadrado, E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos, J. Muñoz Serrano
{"title":"Varón de 49 años con lesiones purpúricas en ambas piernas, poliartralgias, parestesias en las extremidades, síndrome constitucional e infección por el virus de la hepatitis C","authors":"M. Ramírez Martín, C. Corral Cuadrado, E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos, J. Muñoz Serrano","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.06.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.06.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 34","pages":"Pages 2104.e1-2104.e4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144271819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Abbasi Pérez , J. Campos Esteban , L. Antúnez Segura , E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos , E. Fernández Fernández
{"title":"Vasculitis de mediano vaso","authors":"A. Abbasi Pérez , J. Campos Esteban , L. Antúnez Segura , E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos , E. Fernández Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Medium-vessel vasculitides are inflammatory diseases that mainly affect medium muscle and visceral arteries, causing necrotizing inflammation. They include polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), Kawasaki disease (KD), and ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). PAN is a rare vasculitis that affects medium-sized vessels. It is characterized by systemic symptoms such as fever, weight loss, and involvement of organs such as the skin, kidneys, and nerves. Its diagnosis is based on histology and imaging techniques which show characteristic aneurysms. Treatment includes corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. KD, more common in children, affects coronary arteries and manifests as persistent fever, conjunctivitis, lymphadenopathy, and mucocutaneous lesions. Management includes intravenous immunoglobulins and acetylsalicylic acid to prevent aneurysms. AAVs are necrotizing vasculitides and include granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). These affect small- and medium-sized vessels, with frequent involvement of the kidneys, lungs, and upper respiratory tract. Diagnosis is based on ANCA positivity and confirmed by biopsy. Treatment depends on the severity, considering that it can be life-threatening, and combines immunosuppressants such as rituximab or cyclophosphamide with corticosteroids.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 34","pages":"Pages 2054-2063"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144271837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}