How are the predictors of sudden death modified after septal myectomy surgery?

Background: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition associated with an increased risk of sudden death compared to the general population. Extended septal myectomy surgery has been suggested to impact the reduction of sudden death events according to various publications. The aim of this study was to assess changes in the prevalence of sudden death predictors in a population of patients undergoing extended septal myectomy surgery.

Educational diagnosis of self-management behaviours in patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia based on the PRECEDE model: Qualitative study.

Aims And Objectives: To identify the key factors of adopting self-care behaviours in the treatment of diabetes mellitus II, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia when the three conditions appear simultaneously.

Background: Diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia are chronic health problems which often appear together. The correct monitoring of these pathologies when they concur simultaneously requires specific health management behaviours, to which a significant part of the population is unable of adhering, despite recommendations from professional healthcare workers.

Effectiveness of primary healthcare educational interventions undertaken by nurses to improve chronic disease management in patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia: A systematic review.

Background: Diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia are important chronic health problems that are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide. Educational interventions are a challenge for health teams. Nurses play a major role in overall health by providing educational interventions to help improve self-management outcomes.

[Comparison of level of satisfaction of users of home care: integrated model vs. dispensaries model].

Objective: To determine the level of satisfaction of users that receive home health care through two different models of primary health care: integrated model and dispensaries model.

Design: cross-sectional, observational study.

Location: Two primary care centers in the province of Barcelona.

Comparison of the efficacy and safety of bilastine 20 mg vs desloratadine 5 mg in seasonal allergic rhinitis patients.

Background: Bilastine is a novel, nonsedating H(1)-antihistamine developed for symptomatic treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of bilastine 20 mg vs placebo and desloratadine 5 mg in subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

Methods: This randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group multicentre study evaluated the effect of 2 weeks' treatment with bilastine 20 mg, desloratadine 5 mg or matched placebo once daily, in 12-70 years old symptomatic SAR patients.