Epidemiological data of cirrhotic patients admitted in the medical clinic service

Abstract

Introduction: Liver cirrhosis is one of the main health problems in the world, due to its high morbidity and mortality. It is more common in males. Worldwide, the main causes are chronic alcohol consumption and chronic viral disease. Complications such as ascites and hemorrhage are the same regardless of cause. Objectives: An observational, descriptive and retrospective study of patients with an established diagnosis of cirrhosis hospitalized in a period of 4 months in the medical clinic service is carried out, to determine their epidemiological and clinical characteristics. Materials and methods: A review of the medical records of hospitalized patients, with an established diagnosis of cirrhosis, is carried out over a period of 4 months in the medical clinic service of a tertiary hospital. Results: of 9 cases, the highest percentage corresponded to men, the average age was 65 years, the main causes were alcohol and viral consumption. The decompensations were triggered mainly by infectious causes. Conclusion: It is necessary that the level of education of both, doctors and patients, emphasize the quality of life of the latter, to reduce the number of hospitalizations, complications and provide them with as much life as possible, in a bearable way.