Publications by authors named "J Polo-Garcia"

(1) Background: Urate levels lower than the classical cut-off point for defining hyperuricemia can increase cardiovascular risks. The aim of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between different urate levels and classic cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs). (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study of the inclusion visits of the patients recruited to the IBERICAN study was conducted.

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Since 2019, LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) is the risk factor with the strictest goals and the most difficult to reach, due to its role in the development of atherosclerotic plaque and, therefore, cardiovascular risk. The objective of the TERESA-AP study is to analyze the degree of LDL-C control in patients followed up in primary care with lipid-lowering drug treatment (LLT). Observational, multicenter, cross-sectional, nationwide study was conducted, in which 50 PC physicians recruited 929 patients who were receiving LLT during at least the preceding 6 months.

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Background And Aims: Obesity has an important role in the prognosis of the patients, and important regional differences were described in Spain. The aim is to determine the prevalence of obesity in Spanish primary care patients and its geographical distribution.

Methods And Results: Prevalence study that included patients from the baseline interview of the IBERICAN study.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The 2024 European Society of Hypertension guidelines provide a concise update on managing arterial hypertension, featuring a detailed infographic that summarizes previous recommendations for clinical use.
  • - These guidelines maintain existing thresholds for defining hypertension and set treatment goals while emphasizing the importance of blood pressure values, cardiovascular risk (using SCORE2), and assessing organ damage before starting medication.
  • - Notable new features include practical tables for determining the vulnerability of hypertensive patients and specific monitoring guidelines, aimed at fostering consistent, evidence-based care in Spain.
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