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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2024
Abstract
Background: COPD is considered as the 2nd most common cause of death in India. “Body-Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea and Exercise Capacity Index” (BODE index) predicts 4-year survival rate, making it a better tool for advanced study. So far, the degree of visceral fat accumulation in COPD patients & its effect on their survival rate has not been directly studied in Indian population.
Aims and Objective: To measure the visceral adiposity, estimate the BODE index in COPD Patients & assess the relation between Visceral adiposity & BODE Index in them.
Material and Method: 78 COPD patients were recruited. The BMI, pulmonary function, dyspnea score and the 6- minute Walk Tests were done. Visceral fat was measured by Ultrasonography. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on the presence or absence of visceral obesity. BODE index and Approximate Survival rate were compared among them.
Results: The prevalence of visceral obesity in COPD patients was 45.37%. Average BODE index Score was 4.32±1.78 and it was higher in viscerally obese patients.
Conclusion: BODE index worsens with the presence of visceral adiposity. Decreasing visceral fat will improve BODE index & survival rate and decrease cardiovascular risks. Counselling COPD patients in this regard can prevent the progression of COPD.
Recommended Citation
Swamy, T., Or, A., N, K., VR, S., & R, M. (2024). Association between BODE Index and Visceral Fat among COPD Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital—A Cross Sectional Study. Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 122(7), 21–27.
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First Page
21
Last Page
27
Publication Title
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
Academic Level
resident
Mentor/PI Department
Internal Medicine
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