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Peter Ahorukomeye1, Jerry Du2, Amit K Bhandutia3
1University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances
|July 12, 2024
Summary
Angina pectoris (AP), a heart condition, is linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing neck pain. This cardiovascular issue independently increases the odds of developing neck pain by 42%.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Atherosclerotic disease affects blood vessels, potentially impacting both coronary arteries and those supplying the cervical spine.
- Angina pectoris (AP) results from coronary vessel occlusion due to atherosclerosis.
- Cervical spine issues can arise from atherosclerotic disease in its supplying vessels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between angina pectoris (AP) and neck pain.
- To determine if AP is an independent risk factor for neck pain, controlling for confounders.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a survey involving 30,461 participants, focusing on 1,049 with a history of cervical pain disorders.
- Multivariate analysis was employed to adjust for demographic, educational, and mental health factors.
- Prevalence of neck pain was assessed in relation to various health and lifestyle factors.
Main Results:
- Neck pain was reported by 21% of the studied respondents.
- Factors associated with higher neck pain prevalence included nonwhite race, smoking, lower income, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Multivariate analysis revealed that AP was significantly associated with increased odds of neck pain (OR = 1.42, p = 0.026).
Conclusions:
- Angina pectoris is independently associated with a 42% increased likelihood of experiencing neck pain.
- The findings suggest a potential link between cardiovascular health and cervical spine pain.
- Further research is recommended to explore the relationship between cardiovascular disease and degenerative disc disease pain.
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