scholarly journals Incidence and severity of postthrombotic syndrome after iliofemoral thrombosis – results of the Iliaca-PTS – Registry

VASA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Jamil Nawasrah ◽  
Barbara Zydek ◽  
Jessica Lucks ◽  
Johannes Renczes ◽  
Barbara Haberichter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Postthrombotic Syndrome ◽  
High Body ◽  
Iliofemoral Thrombosis ◽  
Venous Claudication

Summary: Background: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and in particular, iliofemoral thrombosis (IFT) can lead to recurrent thrombosis and postthrombotic syndrome (PTS). Data on the prevalence, predictors and outcome of IFT are scarce. Patients and methods: We retrospectively searched our database of outpatients who had presented with DVT and IFT including the iliac veins from 2014 until 2017. In addition, we performed a prospective registry in a subgroup of patients with IFT. These patients received duplex ultrasound, magnetic resonance venography and measurement of symptom-free walking distance using a standardized treadmill ergometry. The severity of PTS was analyzed using the Villalta-Scale (VS) and quality of life was assessed using the VEINES-QOL/Sym Questionnaire. Results: 847 patients were retrospectively identified with DVT and 19.7% (167/847) of these presented with IFT. 50.9% (85/167) of the IFT-patients agreed to participate in the prospective registry. The majority of these patients (76.5%: 65/85) presented with left-sided IFT. In 53.8% (35/65) May-Thurner syndrome was suspected. 27.1% (23/85) underwent invasive therapy. Moderate or severe PTS (VS ≥ 10) occurred in 10.6% (9/85). The severity of PTS is correlated with a reduced quality of life (ρ (CI 95%) = −0.63 (−0.76; −0.46); p < 0.01). None of the patients presented with a venous ulcer at any time. A high body mass index was a significant predictor (OR (CI 95%) = 1.18 (1.05; 1.33), p = 0.007) for the development of clinically relevant PTS (VS ≥ 10) and venous claudication. Conclusions: Every fifth patient with DVT presented with an IFT. The majority developed left sided IFT. Every 10th patient developed moderate or severe PTS (VS ≥ 10). A high body mass index was predictive for the development of PTS and venous claudication.

High body mass index is associated with worse quality of life in breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 141 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Fang ◽  
Kay See Tan ◽  
Andrea B. Troxel ◽  
Ramesh Rengan ◽  
Gary Freedman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
High Body

scholarly journals Female Urinary Incontinence: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Impact on the Quality of Life of Gynecological Clinic Attendees in Lagos, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Fatimat Motunrayo Akinlusi ◽  
Tawaqualit Abimbola Ottun ◽  
Yusuf Abisowo Oshodi ◽  
Bilkees Oluwatoyin Seriki ◽  
Folasade D. Haleemah Olalere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Female Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Substantial Impact

Aims: To determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence, risk factors and impact on the quality of life in gynecological clinic attendees of a University Hospital. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted amongst gynecological clinic attendees in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria from 1st February to 31st July 2017. Structured questionnaires were used to ascertain the presence of urinary incontinence. Socio-demographic and medical factors; impact on daily activities and treatment history were assessed. Women with and without urinary incontinence were compared. Univariate, bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. Results: There were 395 women of 25 - 67 years (mean age = 38.81±10.1). About 33% had experienced urinary incontinence in the previous 6 months with Urgency, Mixed and Stress urinary incontinence occurring in 18.0%, 7.6% and 7.3% respectively. Independent risk factors for urinary incontinence were age (odds ratio=0.49, 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.26 - 0.92, P =0.026), higher body mass index (odds ratio=1.92, 95% CI =1.53 - 3.00, P =0.004) and history of constipation (odds ratio=2.11, 95% CI =1.30 - 3.43, P =0.003). About 47% of those with urinary incontinence admitted to negative feelings like anxiety and depression; 45% had moderate to severe impact on their quality of life in all domains but only 27.7% sought help. Conclusions: Urinary incontinence is common and risk factors include older age, high body mass index and constipation. Despite its substantial impact on the quality of life, majority do not seek help. Addressing modifiable risks factors and improving treatment seeking behaviour will assist in reducing the prevalence of urinary incontinence. Keywords: female urinary incontinence; quality of life; risk factors; stress incontinence; urgency incontinence.

scholarly journals Differences in exercise capacity and health-related quality of life according to the body mass index in patients with COPD

Pulmonology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña ◽  
Juan Carlos Ávila-Valencia ◽  
Diana Milena Diaz-Vidal ◽  
Vicente Benavides-Córdoba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Active Time in Cooperative Activities, Quality of Life and Body Mass Index in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. A Model of Structural Equations

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2341
Author(s):  
Gabriel González-Valero ◽  
Josep Vidal-Conti ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Pere Palou-Sampol
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Active Time ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Current research shows that individuals with intellectual disabilities do not engage in enough physical activity to acquire health benefits. However, cooperative learning has been shown to be an effective tool for inclusion and for improving healthy physical habits. The aim of this study is to contrast an explanatory model which incorporates quality of life, active time in cooperative activities, body mass index and age, as well as to analyze, using multi-group structural equations, the existing associations according to the sex of subjects with intellectual disabilities. The convenience sampling used allowed the collection of data from a total of 156 subjects in Granada (Spain), aged between 18–55 years. In terms of gender, the sample was homogeneous, representing 52.6% (n = 82) for women and 47.4% (n = 74) for men. The active time during the cooperative learning was recorded with the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 activity band, for the quality of life scale (GENCAT) was used, and the body mass index was calculated through its standardized equation. Age was directly associated with body mass index in both sexes. Likewise, age was positively related to the active time of women. Quality of life was directly associated with active time and body mass index was inversely related to active time. This study shows the importance of active time during work and cooperative learning in individuals with intellectual disabilities, as it is associated with an improvement in the quality of life and a reduction in the problems of sedentarism, overweight, and obesity.

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