Case–Control Study on Exercise-Induced Vasculitis in Hikers

Angiology ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 000331972110657
Author(s):  
Alexandre Quéneau ◽  
Marc-Antoine Pistorius ◽  
Jérôme Connault ◽  
Alizée Raimbeau ◽  
Giovanni Gautier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Chronic Venous Disease ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Venous Disease ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
Control Study

The aim of this study was to identify clinical factors associated with exercise-induced vasculitis (EIV). This study included EIV cases and controls matched for age. Cases included were all members of a hiking club and participated in extended hiking trips. Exercise-induced vasculitis was diagnosed based on clinical signs occurring only after prolonged walks. Chronic venous disease was defined using the Clinical Etiological Anatomical Pathophysiologic classification. This study included 162 hikers: 32 EIV cases and 130 matched controls. Mean age at EIV diagnosis was 47.1 years and 24 (75.0%) of EIV cases were women. Chronic venous disease was present in 19 (57.6%) of EIV cases vs 39 (30.0%) in controls ( P = .001); those with EIV had significantly more saphenous vein insufficiency and C3 venous insufficiency than controls, 85.0 vs 52.6% and 8 (25.0%) vs 13 (10.0%) ( P = .02), respectively. For EIV cases, mean walking distance per hike was significantly higher than for controls ( P = .002). Exercise-induced vasculitis symptoms were typical with rash and/or purpura on the leg in warm conditions. Lesions spontaneously disappear in <10 days. In this study, EIV cases had more chronic venous disease and longer mean walking distances than controls.

Programme for detecting chronic venous insufficiency in Belgium

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
J-C Schoevaerdts ◽  
I Staelens
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Average Duration ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Chronic Venous Disease ◽  
Venous Disease ◽  
Belgian Population ◽  
High Level

Objective: Epidemiological study related to the detection of chronic venous disease (CVD) in a Belgian population and gathering of a maximum amount of epidemiological data on CVD. Method: Survey based on a questionnaire completed by a general practitioner during consultation. Results: In total 3813 files of patients with CVD were completed and analysed. Of these patients suffering from CVD, 70% were women with a mean body mass index of 26.2 and a clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological elements classification as follows: C0 = 14; 10%; C1 = 14; 19%; C2 = 14; 29%; C3 = 14; 19%; C4 = 14; 16%; C5 = 14; 4%; C6 = 14; 3%. Risk factors, clinical signs, complications and therapeutic approach are analysed and described. Conclusion: High level of statistically analysable data could be obtained within a reasonable period. The study confirms the socioeconomic importance of CVD. For example, an industrial disablement of an average duration of 23.6 days is found in 6% of patients.

Epidemiology and classification of venous disease

ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 2805-2806
Author(s):  
Eberhard Rabe ◽  
Felizitas Pannier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Advanced Age ◽  
Chronic Venous Disease ◽  
Venous Disease ◽  
General Adult Population

Chronic venous diseases are frequent pathologies in the general population. The most common chronic venous pathologies are varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency including post-thrombotic syndrome. In the general adult population, varicose veins are present in up to 25% of people with an increasing prevalence with age. Risk factors include advanced age, genetic predisposition, female sex, and multiparity. The term chronic venous insufficiency summarizes the clinical signs of chronic venous disease with oedema, skin changes, or venous ulcers. More than 15% of the population is affected by chronic venous insufficiency. Risk factors include advanced age, obesity, and prolonged sitting.

scholarly journals Case-Control Study of Risk Factors Associated with Feline and Canine Chronic Kidney Disease

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul C. Bartlett ◽  
James W. Van Buren ◽  
Andrew D. Bartlett ◽  
Chun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bad Breath ◽  
Dog Owners ◽  
Control Study

An age-matched case-control study was initiated to determine the major risk factors associated with CKD in cats and dogs and to determine what clinical signs cat and dog owners observed before their veterinarian diagnosed their pet with CKD. When compared to controls, the feline cases were more likely to have had polydipsia and polyuria in the year before the owners' cats were diagnosed with CKD. In the dogs, increased water intake, increased urination, small size and a recent history of weight loss and bad breath were noticed by the dog owners before veterinary CKD diagnosis. Dog owners recognized abnormal drinking and urination behavior over half a year before their pet's veterinary diagnosis with CKD, and they recognized weight loss almost 4 months before CKD diagnosis. Bad breath was noticed 1.2 years before recognition of CKD by a veterinarian. Given that earlier CKD diagnosis should have been possible in most cases, clinical trials should proceed to measure the efficacy of early interventions.

scholarly journals Factors associated with preterm birth at Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed memorial hospital, southern Ethiopia: case-control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Negeso Gebeyehu Gejo ◽  
Melaku Tesfaye W/mariam ◽  
Biruk Assefa Kebede ◽  
Ritbano Ahmed Abdo ◽  
Abebe Alemu Anshebo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Preterm Neonates ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Induced Hypertension ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Preterm birth is defined as the birth of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Worldwide, prematurity is the second foremost cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. Preterm birth also gives rise to short and long term complications. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with preterm birth in Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial referral hospital, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from July 01, 2018 to June 30, 2019 among mothers who gave birth in Wachemo University Nigest Eleni Mohammed Memorial referral hospital. A retrospective one-year data was retrieved from medical records of mothers with their index neonates. Simple random sampling technique was employed to recruit study participants. SPSS version 20 software was used for data entry and computing statistical analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to determine the association of each independent variable with the dependent variable. Odds ratio with their 95% confidence intervals was computed to identify the presence and strength of association, and statistical significance was affirmed if p < 0.05. Result The current study evaluated 213 medical records of mothers with index neonates (71 cases and 142 controls). Urban residency [AOR = 0.48; 95% Cl; 0.239, 0.962], antenatal care follow up [AOR = 0.08; 95 Cl; 0.008, 0.694], premature rupture of membranes [AOR = 3.78; 95% Cl; 1.467, 9.749], pregnancy induced hypertension [AOR = 3.77; 95% Cl; 1.408, 10.147] and multiple pregnancies [AOR = 5.53; 95% Cl; 2.467, 12.412] were the factors associated with preterm birth. More than one-third (36.6%) preterm neonates died in the present study. Conclusions The present study found that urban residency, antenatal care follow up, premature rupture of membranes, pregnancy induced hypertension and multiple pregnancies were factors associated with preterm birth. The mortality among preterm neonates is high. Enhancing antenatal care follow up and early detection and treatment of disorders among pregnant women during antenatal care and undertaking every effort to improve outcomes of preterm birth and reduce neonatal mortality associated with prematurity is decisive.

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