Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and its impact on quality of life and functional exercise capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Zeren, Melih; DEMİR, RENGİN; SİNAN, ÜMİT; MUSTAFAOĞLU, RÜSTEM; Yildiz, Abdurrahim; KÜÇÜKOĞLU, MEHMET

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106759

Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and its impact on quality of life and functional exercise capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Zeren M., DEMİR R., SİNAN Ü. Y., MUSTAFAOĞLU R., Yildiz A., KÜÇÜKOĞLU M. S.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, vol.193, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 193
Publication Date: 2022
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106759
Journal Name: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Pollution Abstracts
Keywords: Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Musculoskeletal system, Pain, Quality of life, Functional exercise capacity, Drug therapy, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE, LOW-BACK-PAIN, MUSCLE STRENGTH, KNEE PAIN, DISEASE, OSTEOARTHRITIS, RELIABILITY
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pathophysiological consequences of the disease and the drugs used to treat PAH may adversely affect musculoskeletal system. Aim of the study was to evaluate musculoskeletal pain prevalence and its impact on quality of life (QoL) and exercise capacity in PAH patients.