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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Exercise-induced vasculitis (EIV) is a condition characterized by rash and purpura on the legs after prolonged physical activity, typically resolving within 10 days.
  • Identifying clinical factors associated with EIV is crucial for understanding its pathophysiology and developing preventive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify clinical factors associated with exercise-induced vasculitis (EIV) in hikers.
  • To compare the prevalence of chronic venous disease and other clinical characteristics between EIV cases and matched controls.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 162 hikers (32 EIV cases, 130 controls) matched for age.
  • EIV diagnosis was based on clinical signs appearing after prolonged walks.
  • Chronic venous disease was assessed using the Clinical Etiological Anatomical Pathophysiologic (CEAP) classification.

Main Results:

  • EIV cases (mean age 47.1 years, 75% female) had a significantly higher prevalence of chronic venous disease (57.6% vs 30.0%, P = .001).
  • Saphenous vein insufficiency and C3 venous insufficiency were more common in EIV cases (85.0% vs 52.6% and 25.0% vs 10.0%, respectively).
  • EIV cases also reported significantly longer mean walking distances per hike compared to controls (P = .002).

Conclusions:

  • Chronic venous disease is a significant clinical factor associated with exercise-induced vasculitis in hikers.
  • Increased walking distances during hiking activities are linked to a higher risk of developing EIV.
  • These findings suggest that underlying venous insufficiency may predispose individuals to EIV during strenuous physical activity.