Factores asociados a los costos hospitalarios de la atención de la enfermedad isquémica en el hospital Santa Teresita de Pácora, Caldas

Abstract

Ischemic coronary disease is a public health problem due to its high prevalence, which is directly related to the increase in the longevity of populations and the high rate of associated morbidity and mortality. It has been the leading cause of death in the last ten years, both globally and in Colombia, mainly in the municipality of Pacora in the department of Caldas. Most of the population in this municipality is adults and elderly, who are more susceptible to suffering from preventable chronic diseases such as ischemic disease. The main economic impact is due to emergency consults, chronic medication consumption, and prolonged hospitalizations. Regarding the high cardiovascular risk that the municipality of Pacora presents, since it had the highest mortality rate for this disease in the department, it is of vital importance to determine the factors associated with the increase in hospital costs secondary to the care of ischemic disease in the municipal health institution. We aim to generate valuable information to properly managing resources and decision-making in preventive health programs and public health interventions.