M Gahier1, J Hersant2, J F Hamel3, Y Sempore4, A Bruneau4, S Henni2,5, P Abraham4,2,5. 1. Sports Medicine and Exercise Investigations, University Hospital, Angers, France. matthieu.gahier@hotmail.fr. 2. Vascular Medicine, University Hospital, Angers, France. 3. Methodology and Biostatistics Department, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France. 4. Sports Medicine and Exercise Investigations, University Hospital, Angers, France. 5. UMR INSERM 1083 - CNRS 6015, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological, imaging, and anatomical studies suggest an association between proximal arterial atherosclerosis and development of low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVES: We aimed to define (1) the frequency and (2) factors associated with exercise-induced proximal ischemia (EIPI) in individuals with LBP and (3) develop a clinical screening scale. DESIGN: Monocentric cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: All patients with history of ongoing LBP referred to our exercise investigation laboratory for exercise transcutaneous oximetry (ex-tcPO2) between January 2011 and December 2017 (n = 542; mean age, 65.4 ± 10.9; 83.9% men). MAIN MEASURES: EIPI was defined as a decrease from rest of oxygen pressure (DROP) below - 15 mmHg on the lumbar and/or buttock probes. Ex-tcPO2 is a reliable validated tool for diagnosing EIPI in comparison with arteriography and computed tomography angiography. Ex-tcPO2 was performed on a treadmill until symptom manifestation or exhaustion. Clinical data were collected using interview questionnaires, medical file review, and clinical examination. KEY RESULTS: EIPI was diagnosed in 282 patients (52%). Age ≤ 70 years (OR, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.35-3.57; p = 0.002), a history of proximal revascularization (OR, 2.64; 95% CI, 1.50-4.65; p = 0.001), use of antiplatelet medication (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 0.96-3.06; p = 0.069), a relationship between exercise and LBP (OR, 2.61; 95% CI, 1.49-4.57; p = 0.001), and an abnormal ankle to brachial index (OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 1.77-4.66; p < 0.0001) were identified as EIPI predictors. Using these items, we developed a screening scale that showed an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve of .756. At a score of ≥ 3, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for EIPI were 84%, 55%, and 71%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: EIPI was common among our patients with LBP undergoing ex-TcPO2. Our screening scale could help better select the patients who require angiography.
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological, imaging, and anatomical studies suggest an association between proximal arterial atherosclerosis and development of low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVES: We aimed to define (1) the frequency and (2) factors associated with exercise-induced proximal ischemia (EIPI) in individuals with LBP and (3) develop a clinical screening scale. DESIGN: Monocentric cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: All patients with history of ongoing LBP referred to our exercise investigation laboratory for exercise transcutaneous oximetry (ex-tcPO2) between January 2011 and December 2017 (n = 542; mean age, 65.4 ± 10.9; 83.9% men). MAIN MEASURES: EIPI was defined as a decrease from rest of oxygen pressure (DROP) below - 15 mmHg on the lumbar and/or buttock probes. Ex-tcPO2 is a reliable validated tool for diagnosing EIPI in comparison with arteriography and computed tomography angiography. Ex-tcPO2 was performed on a treadmill until symptom manifestation or exhaustion. Clinical data were collected using interview questionnaires, medical file review, and clinical examination. KEY RESULTS: EIPI was diagnosed in 282 patients (52%). Age ≤ 70 years (OR, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.35-3.57; p = 0.002), a history of proximal revascularization (OR, 2.64; 95% CI, 1.50-4.65; p = 0.001), use of antiplatelet medication (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 0.96-3.06; p = 0.069), a relationship between exercise and LBP (OR, 2.61; 95% CI, 1.49-4.57; p = 0.001), and an abnormal ankle to brachial index (OR, 2.87; 95% CI, 1.77-4.66; p < 0.0001) were identified as EIPI predictors. Using these items, we developed a screening scale that showed an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve of .756. At a score of ≥ 3, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for EIPI were 84%, 55%, and 71%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: EIPI was common among our patients with LBP undergoing ex-TcPO2. Our screening scale could help better select the patients who require angiography.
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cardiovascular disease; low back pain; mass screening; peripheral arterial disease
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