Korelasi Indeks Massa Tubuh dengan Velositas Vena Femoralis

Background: Overweight and accumulation of abdominal fat is highly correlated with decreased of femoral vein velocity that contribute to increased risk of vein thromboembolism.Objectives: The aim of this study was to correlate body mass index (BMI) with femoral vein velocity.Material and Method: This study is a correlation analytic study with cross-sectional design in subject with BMI ? 18,5 kg/m2. BMI, waist hip ratio (WHR) and femoral vein velocity were assessed.Results: There were 40 subjects in this study, comprised of 25 (62,5%) men and 15 (37,5%) women, 23 to 49 year old. Spearman correlation revealed a signifcant inverse correlation between BMI and femoral vein velocity (r = -0,896, p = <0,001), between WHR and femoral vein velocity (r = -0,701, p = <0,001), and also revealed a signifcant positive correlation between BMI and WHR (r = 0,845 , p = <0,001).Conclusion: BMI had a signifcant inverse correlation with femoral vein velocity, these fndings are supported by the signifcant positive correlation between BMI and WHR, potentially leading to elevated risk for venous thromboembolism.