The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Severity of Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Patients at Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village Building B

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic venous disease, or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), is a condition that occurs when the venous valves, particularly in the lower extremities, fail to function properly due to venous obstruction or reflux. CVI is often referred to as a chronic venous disease, with clinical symptoms frequently presenting as varicose veins and often remaining undiagnosed accurately. CVI can occur due to various causes, including congenital, primary, secondary, and idiopathic factors. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation used to estimate the amount of fat in the body and categorize an individual’s degree of obesity. Obesity is one of the risk factors that can contribute to the development of CVI, as it can lead to increased volume and pressure in the venous blood vessels due to an elevated BMI. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to investigate and understand the relationship between BMI and the severity of CVI in patients at Siloam Lippo Village Hospital Building B. METHODOLOGY: This research employed a cross-sectional study design utilizing unpaired categorical comparative analytic study types. The  sample was selected using consecutive sampling, with a target sample size of 115 individuals who were patients with CVI at Siloam Lippo Village Hospital Building B. Data were collected through patient interviews during Duplex ultrasound (USG Duplexs) examinations. Subsequently, the data were analyzed using the Chi-square analysis method. RESULTS: The study revealed a significant association between BMI and the severity of CVI (p < 0.001, odds ratio: 6.556, 95% confidence interval: 2.681–16,028). CONCLUSION: The research findings indicate a significant relationship between BMI and the severity of CVI in patients at Siloam Lippo Village Hospital Building B.