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  • 1Department of Physiology, Pt. B. D. Sharma, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak-124 001.

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
|May 25, 2002
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Varicose veins (VV) may impair heart function. Studies show shortened left ventricular ejection time (LVET) and increased pre-ejection period (PEP) in VV patients, indicating reduced cardiac contractility.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Varicose veins (VV) are a common condition affecting lower limbs.
  • Potential systemic effects of VV on cardiovascular health are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate left ventricular function (LVF) in patients with varicose veins.
  • To compare systolic time intervals (STIs) between VV patients and healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • Noninvasive evaluation of LVF using systolic time intervals (STIs).
  • Simultaneous recordings of electrocardiogram (ECG), carotid arterial pulse (CAP), and phonocardiogram (PCG).
  • Comparison of STIs between 25 VV patients and 25 matched controls.

Main Results:

  • VV patients exhibited a significantly shortened left ventricular ejection time (LVET).

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  • A marked increase in the pre-ejection period (PEP) and PEP/LVET ratio was observed in VV patients (P < 0.001).
  • No significant variation in electromechanical systoles (QS2) was found between groups.

    • Conclusions:

    • Systolic time intervals suggest impaired cardiac contractility in patients with varicose veins.
    • Varicose veins may have an adverse impact on left ventricular function.