Publications by authors named "Mariana Carrillo"
Introduction: The American Heart Association (AHA/ACC) sets as a goal for blood pressure (BP) control not to exceed values of 130/80 mmHg, both in individuals with and without a diagnosis of hypertension (HT), standards not evaluated so far in the Argentine population. The objective was to determine the prevalence of high BP (HBP) in individuals with and without a diagnosis of HT taking into account the AHA/ACC criteria and to evaluate its association with sociodemographic and lifestyle factors.
Materials And Methods: Cross-sectional populationbased study in 911 persons >18 years of age in Córdoba, Argentina (period 2020-2022).
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases cardiovascular risk, however, traditional cardiovascular risk factors cannot entirely explain it. A real-world investigation examined the concept that renal function decline is linked to carotid total plaque area progression, which strongly confirms cardiovascular risk. We analyzed CKD patients in stages 1-3 to find risk factor relationships before the onset of severe CKD.
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- The study aims to assess the relationship between different dietary patterns (DPs) and subclinical atherosclerosis (sAT) in preventing cardiovascular disease, highlighting challenges in adhering to the Mediterranean diet.
- Conducted with 116 adults, participants were categorized into four DPs: prudent, traditional, sweet, and mixed, and were evaluated for total carotid plaque area (TPA) using a food frequency questionnaire.
- Results indicated that the traditional, sweet, and mixed DPs correlated with higher TPA values and systolic blood pressure compared to the prudent DP, calling for more research on promoting healthier eating habits for better cardiovascular health.
Most graduate medical education programs dedicate almost no time in their curricula to the topic of transgender health. This study aimed to assess medical (MD), physician assistant (PA), and clinical nutrition (CN) students' self-reported knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward healthcare for transgender patients and identify differences between groups. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a single United States academic health center.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Diet, one of the main risk factors for both metabolic syndrome (MetS) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is a multidimensional feature whose complexity relies on the individual and contextual characteristics of foods. The aim of this study was to build a "diet model" and estimate its relationship with MetS components in two Argentinian populations.
Methods: This was a population-based cross-sectional study that assessed bio-socio-anthropometrical variables and dietary habits using food frequency questionnaires.
Introduction: Sodium ibuprofenate in hypertonic saline (NaIHS) administered directly to the lungs by nebulization and inhalation has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, with the potential to deliver these benefits to hypoxic patients. We describe a compassionate use program that offered this therapy to hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Methods: NaIHS (50 mg ibuprofen, tid) was provided in addition to standard of care (SOC) to hospitalized COVID-19 patients until oxygen saturation levels of > 94% were achieved on ambient air.