The aim of this study was to assess the EATT and the related factors in patients with AS and to compare the results with that of the healthy controls'
The aim of this study was to investigate the epicardial adipose tissue thickness (EATT) and the related factors in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to compare the results with those of the healthy controls. This cross-sectional study comprised thirty patients diagnosed with AS based on the modified New York criteria. The control group consisted of 31 healthy volunteers. Demographic characteristics were recorded. EATT was measured via transthoracic echocardiography. Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS), Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL), International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-Short Form) were used. Functional capacity assessment was conducted using the six-minute walk test (6MWT).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
61
EATT measured via transthoracic echocardiography
Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Epicardial adipose tissue thickness
Epicardial adipose tissue thickness is measured via transthoracic echocardiography
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index
The index indicates that disease activity of AS patients. Higher scores indicate that higher activity
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index
The index helps to evaluate disease activity of AS patients. High scores indicate that worse functional status.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index
The index helps to evaluate spinal mobility of AS patients. Higher scores indicate more limited mobility.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score
This score is used to evaluate disease activity of AS patients. Higher scores indicate that higher activity.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
Six minute walk test
This test is used to evaluate the patient's functional capacity. In case of low functional capacity, lower scores are observed. Higher scores indicate that higher activity.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life
it is used for evaluate quality of life of AS patients. A lower score indicates better quality of life
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Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form
it is used for evaluate patient's physical activity. Scoring a high level of physical activity on the IPAQ means your physical activity levels equate to approximately one hour of activity per day or more at least a moderate intensity activity level.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 months