Outlook of coronary ectasia at the National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chávez: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Coronary Ectasia (CE) is a pathological remodeling with a low worldwide prevalence. It is defined as a diffuse dilatation greater than 1.5 times the diameter of the adjacent segments of the same or different coronary arteries.

Coronary stent and prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy. A longitudinal study.

Introduction: In current European guidelines for the management of myocardial infarction after coronary stent placement, there is no consensus on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) ideal duration to prevent stent thrombosis-restenosis without significantly increasing the bleeding risk.

Objective: To report the percentage of major bleeding and presence of major cardiovascular events associated with prolonged DAPT in patients recruited at the National Institute of Cardiology, treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention and stent.

Methods: A longitudinal, prospective, observational, non-experimental, descriptive study was carried out.

[Remote psychological intervention for the treatment of depression heart failure].

Abstract: Cardiovascular disease and depression are considered public health problems, depression is a risk factor for patients with heart failure (HF) for its clinical implications. The objective of this study was to describe two modalities of psychotherapeutic interventions in the approach to depression in patients with HF.

Search Methods: We searched the specialized databases MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL and Cochrane Library from 2010 to 2020.

[Psychological distress and unsatisfied information needs in heart failure patients and ventricular dysfunction without previously diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Cross-sectional study in a national reference center].

Introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic disease that acutely and progressively reduces physical functionality. The patient commonly suffers from intermittent relapses that increase the likelihood of comorbidities such as chronic insomnia, cognitive impairment, alterations in sexual response, psychological distress, symptoms of anxiety and depression disorder, and decreased self-care behaviors. The objective of this study was to identify the main needs for psychological support in patients with HF.

Clinimetric analysis of heart failure in Mexican patients.

Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome characterized basically by a circulatory deficit to cover the metabolic and energetic demands of the body. This condition has a broad spectrum in its clinical presentation, affects the quality of life significantly, impacts the family/social environment, and generates a great demand for health services. The purpose of this research is to report the situational diagnose of patients with HF in Mexico.