Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Measure

En el siguiente trabajo se presentara el desarrollo de un equipo prototipo para la medición de Gasto Cardíaco en forma no invasiva, desarrollando el contexto de la técnica utilizada para su medición (Cardiografía de Impedancia), el diseño de los diferentes elementos del equipo (hardware, firmware y software), su implementación, junto a los resultados obtenidos y las futuras mejoras propuestas.The following work will present the development of a prototype equipment capable of doing anon-invasive cardiac output measurement, expanding the background of the thechinque used for this measure(Impedance Cardiography), the design of the different elements of the equipment (hardware, firmware and software),implementation, results obtanied and future improvements.Fil: Oliva Trevisan, Adres. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica; ArgentinaFil: Scandurra, Adriana Gabriela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica; ArgentinaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica; Argentin

Black holes, gravitational waves and fundamental physics: a roadmap

The grand challenges of contemporary fundamental physics—dark matter, dark energy, vacuum energy, inflation and early universe cosmology, singularities and the hierarchy problem—all involve gravity as a key component. And of all gravitational phenomena, black holes stand out in their elegant simplicity, while harbouring some of the most remarkable predictions of General Relativity: event horizons, singularities and ergoregions. The hitherto invisible landscape of the gravitational Universe is being unveiled before our eyes: the historical direct detection of gravitational waves by the LIGO-Virgo collaboration marks the dawn of a new era of scientific exploration. Gravitational-wave astronomy will allow us to test models of black hole formation, growth and evolution, as well as models of gravitational-wave generation and propagation. It will provide evidence for event horizons and ergoregions, test the theory of General Relativity itself, and may reveal the existence of new fundamental fields. The synthesis of these results has the potential to radically reshape our understanding of the cosmos and of the laws of Nature. The purpose of this work is to present a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the relevant fields of research, summarize important open problems, and lay out a roadmap for future progress. This write-up is an initiative taken within the framework of the European Action on 'Black holes, Gravitational waves and Fundamental Physics'

Combined use of RADARSAT-1 and landsat TM data for geomorphological applications in lowlands of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

The main objective of this research is to generate information to model the present and past geomorphology of the area. Image analysis techniques are among the best tools for geomorphological mapping in the area, since the main landforms (paleodunes and drainage features) are barely visible on the ground because of their low relief and dense grass cover. Wide Swath Mode Beam W2 RADARSAT-1 images were fused with a Landsat TM image. Three main geomorphic units were differentiated: Tandilia Range, Aeolian Fringe (marginal to the Tandilia Range) and the Fluvio-Aeolian Plain. Best results were obtained from the integration of RADARSAT-1 during dry periods and Landsat data during wet periods, especially in the Fluvio-aeolian Plain. It corresponds to a landscape of very low relief (slope<1%) characterized by longitudinal and parabolic silt dunes and linked deflation ponds and lunettes. A drainage system made up of short subparallel streams is superimposed on the relic landscape. The aeolian landforms had never been recognized until these images were analyzed because of the topographic and soil moisture contrasts, which provide the most detailed information. The Landsat TM data provide excellent information concerning land use, however the geomorphologic landforms were only recognized on the RADARSAT images.L'objectif principal de cette recherche est de générer une information pour modéliser la géomorphologie actuelle et ancienne de la région. Les techniques d'analyse d'images constituent l'un des meilleurs outils pour la cartographie géomorphologique dans la région étant donné que les principales formes de terrain (paléodunes et caractéristiques de drainage) sont peu visibles sur le terrain en raison du faible relief et du couvert herbeux dense. Des images RADARSAT-1 en mode faisceau 2 large ont été fusionnées avec une image Landsat TM. Trois grandes unités géomorphologiques ont été différenciées: la chaîne Tandilia, la frange éolienne (marginale par rapport à la chaîne Tandilia) et la plaine fluvio-éolienne. Les meilleurs résultats ont été obtenus par l'intégration d'images RADARSAT-1 durant les périodes sèches et de l'image Landsat durant les périodes humides, spécialement dans la plaine fluvio-éolienne. La zone correspond à une topographie de relief très plat (pente<1%) caractérisé par des dunes longitudinales et paraboliques silteuses et des cuvettes de déflation et des lunettes associées. Un système de drainage constitué de rigoles sous-parallèles courtes est superposé à la topographie relique. Les formes éoliennes de terrain n'avaient jamais été décelées avant que ces images ne soient analysées grâce au contraste entre la topographie et l'humidité du sol qui apporte une information plus détaillée. Les données Landsat TM ont fourni une information utile sur l'utilisation du sol alors que les formes géomorphologiques ne pouvaient être reconnues que sur les images RADARSAT.Fil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Geología de Costas y del Cuaternario; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Arca, J.M.. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Geología de Costas y del Cuaternario; ArgentinaFil: Gwyn, Q.H.J.. University Of Sherbrooke; CanadáFil: Bernasconi, M.V.. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Geología de Costas y del Cuaternario; Argentin

Diversity, density and biomass of the macrofauna of the "prawn-shrimp" fishing grounds in front of Mar del Plata, Argentina, 1998-1999

The seasonal variation of diversity, density and biomass of the main species of the bentho-demersal fauna present in the 'prawn-shrimp' fishing grounds in the coastal sector between Cabo Corrientes and Torreon del Monje, Mar del Plata (38 degree S-57 degree W), Argentina, was studied. The quali-quantitative information obtained allowed to know the fluctuations of the bentho-demersal components of the community. The study included the annual cycle between April 1998-April 1999. Monthly samples at different depths (4-10 m) and distance from the coast (500 and 1,000 m) were obtained in two stations using a bottom net. Sampling in each station lasted 15 minutes and covered 2,400 m super(2). Number of specimens and weight for each species were recorded. Abundance of species, density (individuals 100 m super(-2)), biomass (g 100 m super(-2)) were registered. The number of captured species, density and biomass fluctuated throughout the year. A total of 28,437 individuals corresponding to 8 taxa at Phylum or Class level were captured. A total of 66 different taxa at specific level (22 crustaceans, 19 fishes, 14 mollusks, 5 cnidarians, 3 polychaetes, one pygnogonid, one urochordate and one sponge) were caught. The bentho-demersal community studied is typical of a temperate marine environment where few taxa are dominant over a large number of occasional species. The prawn Artemesia longinaris (Penaeidae) was considered the dominant species (62% in number). Three other species were considered subdominant: juveniles of stripped weakfish Cynoscion guatucupa (Sciaenidae) accounting for 12.5%, sergestid Peisos petrunkevitchi (Sergestidae) for 10.1% and red prawn Pleoticus muelleri (Solenoceridae) for 3.5%. The remaining 11.8% corresponded to sixty-four occasional species that were < 2% in abundance each. Density ranged from 14 to 129 specimens 100 m super(-2) and biomass between 192-638 g 100 m super(-2). The Shannon-Wiener diversity index was statistically different between sampled stations and during the annual cycle. Mean annual diversity value for both stations was H'=2,151 bit/ind. Species diversity and variation in richness were found to be directly related to sea water temperatures during the annual cycle. This quali-quantitative information will be considered as base line to assess the environmental impact of different human activities (tourism, artisanal and commercial fisheries, discharge of agricultural, urban and industrial effluents, etc.) on the coastal ecosystem.The seasonal variation of diversity, density and biomass of the main species of the bentho-demersal fauna present in the 'prawn-shrimp' fishing grounds in the coastal sector between Cabo Corrientes and Torreon del Monje, Mar del Plata (38 degree S-57 degree W), Argentina, was studied. The quali-quantitative information obtained allowed to know the fluctuations of the bentho-demersal components of the community. The study included the annual cycle between April 1998-April 1999. Monthly samples at different depths (4-10 m) and distance from the coast (500 and 1,000 m) were obtained in two stations using a bottom net. Sampling in each station lasted 15 minutes and covered 2,400 m super(2). Number of specimens and weight for each species were recorded. Abundance of species, density (individuals 100 m super(-2)), biomass (g 100 m super(-2)) were registered. The number of captured species, density and biomass fluctuated throughout the year. A total of 28,437 individuals corresponding to 8 taxa at Phylum or Class level were captured. A total of 66 different taxa at specific level (22 crustaceans, 19 fishes, 14 mollusks, 5 cnidarians, 3 polychaetes, one pygnogonid, one urochordate and one sponge) were caught. The bentho-demersal community studied is typical of a temperate marine environment where few taxa are dominant over a large number of occasional species. The prawn Artemesia longinaris (Penaeidae) was considered the dominant species (62% in number). Three other species were considered subdominant: juveniles of stripped weakfish Cynoscion guatucupa (Sciaenidae) accounting for 12.5%, sergestid Peisos petrunkevitchi (Sergestidae) for 10.1% and red prawn Pleoticus muelleri (Solenoceridae) for 3.5%. The remaining 11.8% corresponded to sixty-four occasional species that were < 2% in abundance each. Density ranged from 14 to 129 specimens 100 m super(-2) and biomass between 192-638 g 100 m super(-2). The Shannon-Wiener diversity index was statistically different between sampled stations and during the annual cycle. Mean annual diversity value for both stations was H'=2,151 bit/ind. Species diversity and variation in richness were found to be directly related to sea water temperatures during the annual cycle. This quali-quantitative information will be considered as base line to assess the environmental impact of different human activities (tourism, artisanal and commercial fisheries, discharge of agricultural, urban and industrial effluents, etc.) on the coastal ecosystem.Fil: Scelzo, Marcelo Alberto. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; ArgentinaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; ArgentinaFil: Lucero, Nestor M. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Argentin

Chemotaxis detection towards chlorophenols using video processing analysis

To our knowledge, this communication is the first report of chemotaxis towards chlorophenols by any bacteria. We used a recently published method based on the agarose in-plug assay combined with video processing analysis and we also present a new index of bacterial mean speed for these assays.Fil: Okada, Elena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Nisenbaum, Melina. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Departamento de Ingeniería Química. Grupo de Ingeniería Bioquímica; ArgentinaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica.; ArgentinaFil: Murialdo, Silvia Elena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Departamento de Ingeniería Química. Grupo de Ingeniería Bioquímica; Argentina. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Gobernación. Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas; Argentin

Responses of Phalaris canariensis L. exposed to commercial fuels during growth

The growth behavior of canary grass (Phalaris canariensis L) when cultivated in presence of farming fuels is reported in this work. P. canariensis L. is relevant in several countries. It is an emergent plant for phytoremediation and biofuel activities. The following variables: root length, stem length, total plant weight, green tissue weight (tiller, leaf), and total chlorophyll and chlorophyll a/b ratio, were monitored during the growth in presence of commercial fuels (premium grade, regular grade, diesel, and kerosene) at different concentrations. We applied a comprehensive statistical analysis to understand the results: Univariate analysis, factorial analysis of variance, and subsequent Tukey test were applied to the variables to assess the significance of the differences found. The normality of these variables was analyzed with the Shapiro Wilk test. All parameters were affected by all type and concentrations of fuels and its interaction. This is one of the first reported cases which describe the growth parameters responses fromcanary grass when cultivated in presence of an essentially constant concentration of farming fuels

The effects of lung recruitment on the phase III slope of volumetric capnography in morbidly obese patients

In this study, we analyzed the effect of the alveolar recruitment strategy (ARS) and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) titration on Phase III slope (S III) of volumetric capnography (VC) in morbidly obese patients. METHODS: Eleven anesthetized morbidly obese patients were studied. Lungs were ventilated with tidal volumes of 10 mL · kg−1, respiratory rates of 12–14 bpm, inspiration:expiration ratio of 1:2, and Fio2 of 0.4. ARS was performed by increasing PEEP in steps of five from 0 end-expiratory pressure to 15 cm H2O. During lung recruitment, plateau pressure was limited to 50 cm H2O, whereas tidal volume was increased to the ventilator’s maximum value of 1400 mL, and PEEP was increased to 20 cm H2O for 2 min. Thereafter, PEEP was reduced in steps of 5 cm H2O, from 15 to 0. VC, arterial blood gases, and lung mechanics data were determined for each PEEP step. RESULTS: S III decreased from 0.014 ± 0.006 to 0.005 ± 0.005 mm Hg/mL when 0 end-expiratory pressure was compared against 15 cm H2O of PEEP after ARS (15ARS, P < 0.05). This decrement in S III was accompanied by increases in Pao2 (27%, P < 0.002) and compliance (32%, P < 0.001), whereas Paco2 decreased by 8% (P < 0.038) when comparing values before and after ARS. A good prediction of the lung recruitment effect by S III was derived from the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis (area under the curve of 0.81, sensitivity of 0.75, and specificity of 0.74; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The S III in VC was useful to detect the optimal level of PEEP after lung recruitment in anesthetized morbidly obese patients.Fil: Bohm, Stephan H.. University Hospital; AlemaniaFil: Maisch, Stefan. University Hospital; AlemaniaFil: Von Sandersleben, Alexandra. University Hospital; AlemaniaFil: Thamm, Oliver. University of Witten/Herdecke; AlemaniaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; ArgentinaFil: Tusman, Gerardo. Fundación Medica de Mar del Plata. Hospital Privado de Comunidad; Argentin

Noninvasive monitoring of lung recruitment maneuvers in morbidly obese patients: the role of pulse oximetry and volumetric capnography

BACKGROUND: We conducted this study to determine whether pulse oximetry and volumetric capnography (VCap) can determine the opening and closing pressures of lungs of anesthetized morbidly obese patients. METHODS: Twenty morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery with capnoperitoneum were studied. A lung recruitment maneuver was performed in pressure control ventilation as follows: (1) During an ascending limb, the lungs? opening pressure was detected. After increasing positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) from 8 to 16 cm H2O, fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) was decreased until pulse oximetric arterial saturation (SpO2) was <92%. Thereafter, end-inspiratory pressure was increased in steps of 2 cm H2O, from 36 to a maximum of 50 cm H2O. The opening pressure was attained when SpO2 exceeded 97%. (2) During a subsequent decreasing limb, the lungs? closing pressure was identified. PEEP was decreased from 22 to 10 cm H2O in steps of 2 cm H2O. The closing pressure was determined as the PEEP value at which respiratory compliance decreased from its maximum value. We continuously recorded lung mechanics, SpO2, and VCap. RESULTS: The lungs' opening pressures were detected at 44 (4) cm H2O (median and interquartile range) and the closing pressure at 14 (2) cm H2O. Therefore, the level of PEEP that kept the lungs without collapse was found to be 16 (3) cm H2O. Using respiratory compliance as a reference, receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that SpO2 (area under the curve [AUC] 0.80 [SE 0.07], sensitivity 0.65, and specificity 0.94), the elimination of CO2 per breath (AUC 0.91 [SE 0.05], sensitivity 0.85, and specificity 0.98), and Bohr's dead space (AUC 0.83 [SE 0.06], sensitivity 0.70, and specificity 0.95] were relatively accurate for detecting lung collapse during the decreasing limb of a recruitment maneuver. CONCLUSIONS: Lung recruitment in morbidly obese patients could be effectively monitored by combining noninvasive pulse oximetry and VCap. SpO2, the elimination of CO2, and Bohr's dead space detected the individual's opening and closing pressures.Fil: Tusman, Gerardo. Fundacion Medica de Mar del Plata. Hospital Privado de Comunidad; ArgentinaFil: Groisman, Iván. Fundacion Medica de Mar del Plata. Hospital Privado de Comunidad; ArgentinaFil: Fiolo, Felipe E.. Fundacion Medica de Mar del Plata. Hospital Privado de Comunidad; ArgentinaFil: Scandurra, Adriana. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería; ArgentinaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigación en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (i); ArgentinaFil: Krumrick, Gustavo. Fundacion Medica de Mar del Plata; ArgentinaFil: Bohm, Stephan H. Swisstom AG; SuizaFil: Suarez-sipmann, Fernando. Instituto de Investigación Santinaria. Fundación Jiménez Díaz; Españ

Photoplethysmographic characterization of vascular tone mediated changes in arterial pressure: an observational study

To determine whether a classification based on the contour of the photoplethysmography signal (PPGc) can detect changes in systolic arterial blood pressure (SAP) and vascular tone. Episodes of normotension (SAP 90–140 mmHg), hypertension (SAP > 140 mmHg) and hypotension (SAP 50% in a small PPG, while class IV-to-VI described vasodilation with a notch placed < 20% in a tall PPG wave. 190 datasets were analyzed including 61 episodes of hypertension [SAP = 159 (151–170) mmHg (median 1st–3rd quartiles)], 84 of normotension, SAP = 124 (113–131) mmHg and 45 of hypotension SAP = 85(80–87) mmHg. SAP were well correlated with SVR (r = 0.78, p < 0.0001) and Cvasc (r = 0.84, p < 0.0001). The PPG-based classification correlated well with SAP (r = − 0.90, p < 0.0001), SVR (r = − 0.72, p < 0.0001) and Cvasc (r = 0.82, p < 0.0001). The PPGc misclassified 7 out of the 190 episodes, presenting good accuracy (98.4% and 97.8%), sensitivity (100% and 94.9%) and specificity (97.9% and 99.2%) for detecting episodes of hypotension and hypertension, respectively. Changes in arterial pressure and vascular tone were closely related to the proposed classification based on PPG waveform. Clinical Trial Registration NTC02854852.Fil: Tusman, Gerardo Horacio. Hospital Privado de Comunidad. Departamento de Anestesiología y Medicina Intensiva; ArgentinaFil: Acosta, Cecilia María. Hospital Privado de Comunidad. Departamento de Anestesiología y Medicina Intensiva; ArgentinaFil: Pulletz, Sven. Klinikum Osnabrück; AlemaniaFil: Böhm, Stephan H.. Rostock University Medical Center. Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. ; AlemaniaFil: Scandurra, Adriana Gabriela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica; ArgentinaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas en Electrónica; ArgentinaFil: Madorno, Matias. Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires; ArgentinaFil: Suárez Sipmann, Fernando. Uppsala University. Department of Surgical Sciences; Suecia. Hospital Universitario de La Princesa. Servicio de Medicina Intensiva; España. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Instituto de Salud; Españ

Diabetes risk detection study in primary care according to FINDRISC questionnaire in the Municipality of Gral. Pueyrredón (DR. Diap study)

Conocer la magnitud del riesgo de padecer diabetes mellitus 2 (DM2) en la población del Municipio de Gral. Pueyrredón que concurre a los Centros Asistenciales de Atención Primaria. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional para determinar el riesgo de padecer DM2 mediante una entrevista donde se indagaron sobre las ocho preguntas del cuestionario FINDRISC. Resultados: la muestra del estudio estuvo constituida por 2.784 pacientes, el 54% conformada por mujeres. La edad fue agrupada en menos de 45 años el 47,5% (1.323), de 45 a 54 años el 20,9% (582), de 55 a 64 años el 18,3% (510) y más de 64 años el 13,2% (368). El 20% de la población presentó una puntuación de la escala de riesgo del cuestionario FINDRISC igual o mayor a 15, alto riesgo a muy alto riesgo de padecer diabetes en los próximos 10 años. El 43,38% presentó un IMC>30 y el 25,97% declaró recibir medicación para la hipertensión arterial. El 55,37% refería actividad física baja, el 50,79% no ingería verduras y frutas en forma diaria y el 17,98% declaró cifras de glucemias elevadas. Las variables que con mayor frecuencia se asociaron a una escala de riesgo >15 fueron: sedentarismo (80,9%), cintura >102/88 (65,7/77,2%), antecedente de hiperglucemia (64,0%), alimentación no saludable (61,9%) e IMC>30 (61,8%). El riesgo >15 según IMC fue: IMC 30 el 45,4%. Conclusiones: el 20% de la población encuestada está en alto riesgo de padecer diabetes. Una de cada dos o tres personas sin diabetes que asisten a un centro de Atención Primaria tiene un FINDRISC >15. Esta escala de riesgo es una herramienta simple, económica, de rápida confección, no invasiva y segura para detectar individuos con alto riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2. También puede usarse para identificar DM2 no detectada y factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular.Objective: to determine the size of the population at risk of developing diabetes mellitus in the population of the municipality of Gral. Pueyrredón who go-attend to Health Centers for Primary Care. Materials y methods: observational study to determine the risk of developing DM2, through an interview where questions were asked about the 8 questions Questionnaire FINDRISC. Results: the study sample consisted of 2.784 patients, 54% were women. Age was grouped in less than 45 years old 47.5 % (1.323) from 45 to 54 years old 20.9% (582) from 55 to 64 years old 18.3% (510), and over 64 years old 13.2% (368). 20% of the population has a score of the risk scale questionnaire FINDRISC greater than or equal to 15, high risk to very high risk of developing diabetes in the next 10 years. The 43,38% showed a BMI >30 and 25.97% was currently receiving medication for high blood pressure. The 55.37% reported low physical activity, 50.79% do not eat vegetables and fruits on a daily basis and 17.98% declared high blood glucose. The variables most commonly associated with a risk score >15 were: sedentary lifestyle (80.9%), waist >102/88 (65.7/77.2%), history of hyperglycemia (64.0%), unhealthy diet (61.9%) and BMI>30 (61.8%). The risk >15 according to BMI was: BMI 30 45.4%. Conclusions: 20% of the surveyed population is at high risk for diabetes. One of every 2 or 3 non-diabetic patients attending to a primary care center have a FINDRISC >15. This diabetes risk scale is a simple, inexpensive tool, making quick, noninvasive and safe exploration to identify individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It also can be used to identify undetected DM2 and risk factors for cardio vascular disease.Fil: Guzmán Rodríguez, Segundo. Hospital Transito Caceres de Allende ; Gobierno de la Provincia de Cordoba; ArgentinaFil: Faingold, María Cristina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología "Dr. César Milstein". Fundación Pablo Cassará. Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología "Dr. César Milstein"; ArgentinaFil: Suarez, Raúl Oscar. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; ArgentinaFil: Guzmán Rodríguez, Sofía. Centro de Especialidades Médicas Ambulatorias; ArgentinaFil: López Priori, Mariel. Centro de Especialidades Médicas Ambulatorias; ArgentinaFil: Martinez Arca, Jorge. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; ArgentinaFil: Lalli, Alejandra. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Bonanno, Anastasia. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Bozzone, Griselda. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Pagani, Gabriela. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Dottavio, Esteban. No especifica;Fil: Orosco, Laura Mabel. No especifica;Fil: Alzueta, Guillermo. No especifica;Fil: Scandurra, Adriana. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; ArgentinaFil: Passoni, Lucía Isabel. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; ArgentinaFil: Ciccioli, Carlos. No especifica;Fil: Leoni, Leandro. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Zantleifer, Débora. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Ruiz, María Laura. Universidad del Cema; ArgentinaFil: Rodríguez, Manuela. Universidad del Cema; Argentin