Prevalência de síndrome metabólica em pacientes esquizofrênicos de um hospital psiquiátrico no RS

Abstract

Introduction: Research indicates higher mortality in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. This fact seems to be related to the increase in obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To identify the metabolic profile and the presence of metabolic syndrome in hospitalized patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Method: The sample studied consisted of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital in the city of Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. To characterize the presence of metabolic syndrome, the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation were used. The data available in the patients' medical records regarding blood glucose, hypertension and lipid profile, in addition to the antipsychotic medications used, were used. To characterize the presence of metabolic syndrome, the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation were used. Data analysis was performed using the free distribution program epidata. Results: Fifteen patients were included in the study. The presence of metabolic syndrome was 27%. The most altered metabolic parameters were found in women, users of second generation antipsychotics and in the population under 50 years of age. Conclusions: Study patients with schizophrenia had a marked presence of metabolic syndrome. It is hoped that this work can contribute to future studies on the subject. Other future studies will be necessary to deepen the knowledge about the metabolic syndrome in schizophrenic patients, and possible associated risk factors.