Is there a new finding added to the fibromyalgia syndrome?

Sarıfakıoğlu, Banu; Güzelant, Aliye Yıldırım; Alpsoy, Şeref; Topçu, Birol; Ünsal, Cüneyt; Şahin, Nilay

doi:10.14744/nci.2014.37450

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“…In a similar study, Doğru et al (10) which evaluated 50 individuals with FMS and 30 healthy controls, the prevalence of supraventricular extra systole was found as 48% in the FMS group and this ratio was found as 23.3% in the control group. Sarıfakıoğlu et al (11) have also showed that the risk of atrial fibrillation was increased in patients with FMS. In contrast to these data, Yolbas et al (13) reported similar frequencies of arrhythmias in patients with FMS when com- pared with controls.…”

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“…Zamuner et al (15) indicated that disruption of neurocardiac integrity in patients with FMS have an impact on pain and quality of life. In a study where the relation between anxiety, depression and arrhythmia have been investigated in 59 patients diagnosed with FMS, higher anxiety-depression scores were obtained when compared to the control group, but its relation with arrhythmia has not been suggested (11).…”

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“…These changes caused an increase in the prevelance of arrhythmia and the ratio of supraventricular tachycardia was found as increased in patients when compared to healthy controls. Sarıfakıoğlu et al (11) have also showed that the risk of atrial fibrillation was increased in patients with FMS. In contrast to these data, Kulshreshtha et al (12) reported that the autonomic reflex arc and cardiac autonomic function were normal in patients with FMS.…”

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“…Numerous studies suggested that accompanying anxiety results in cardiac autonomic disorders and increases the risk of coronary artery disease in healthy individuals (14). Sarıfakıoğlu et al (11) did not find any relation between arrhythmia and anxiety-depression, but reported that the risk of atrial fibrillation was increased in patients with FMS. However, Zamuner et al (15) reported that the disruption of neurocardiac integrity in FMS have an impact on pain and quality of life.…”

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Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Its Correlations with Arrhythmia in Patients with Palpitations

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Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Its Correlations with Arrhythmia in Patients with Palpitations

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“…Pd and impaired diastolic functions have been shown in FMS patients [7] but there has been no study on ACT evaluations in FMS. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the left ventricular diastolic functions, the ACT and Pd in terms of AF, which may develop in patients with FMS.…”

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Determination of the increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation in fibromyalgia syndrome

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Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of ischemic stroke and is one of the most common arrhythmias. Previous studies have shown that impaired diastolic functions, P wave dispersion (Pd), and prolonged atrial conduction times (ACT) are associated with increased incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study was to evaluate diastolic functions, Pd, and ACT in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients to determine whether there is an increase in the risk of developing AF. Methods: The study included a total of 140 female patients (70 FMS group, 70 healthy control group). Pd was evaluated using 12 lead electrocardiography (ECG), and diastolic functions and ACT with echocardiography. The ECG and echocardiographic evaluations were performed by different cardiologists blinded to the clinical information of the subjects. Results: There was no difference between the two groups in laboratory and clinical parameters. Patients with FMS had significantly higher echocardiographic parameters of ACT known as left-sided intra-atrial (13.9 ± 5.9 vs. 8.1 ± 1.8, p < 0.001), right-sided intra-atrial (21.9 ± 8.2 vs. 10.4 ± 3.5, p < 0.001) and interatrial [40 (25-64) ms vs. 23 (14-27) ms p < 0.001] electromechanical interval (EMI) compared with the control group. Pd was significantly greater in the FMS group compared with the control group [46 (29-62) ms vs. 32 (25-37) ms, p < 0.001]. In the FMS group, there was no significant relationship of the echocardiographic parameters of ACT, Pmax and Pd with age, E/A ratio and deceleration time (DT); while all these five parameters were significantly correlated with left atrial dimension, isovolumetric relaxation time (IVRT), fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ) and visual analogue scale (VAS). There was a strong correlation between FIQ and VAS and echocardiographic parameters of ACT, Pmax and Pd. Conclusions: Impaired diastolic functions, an increase in Pd, and prolongation of ACT were observed in FMS. Current disorders are thought to be associated with an increased risk of AF in FMS. The risk of developing AF increases with the severity of FMS and clinical progression.

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Evaluation of the Impacts of Reiki Touch Therapy on Patients Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Who Are Followed in the Pain Clinic

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Ilhan

2022

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The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Reiki application on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. The study was completed with a total of 50 patients: 25 in the experimental group and 25 in the control group. Reiki was applied to the experimental group and sham Reiki to the control group once a week for 4 weeks. Data were collected from the participants using the Information Form, Visual Analog Scale, McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Short Form-36. There was a significant difference between the mean Visual Analog Scale pain scores during and before the first week (P = .012), second week (P = .002), and fourth week (P = .020) measurements of the individuals in the experimental and control groups, after application. In addition, at the end of the 4-week period, the State Anxiety Inventory (P = .005) and the Trait Anxiety Inventory (P = .003) were significantly decreased in the Reiki group compared with the control group. Physical function (P = .000), energy (P = .009), mental health (P = .018), and pain (P = .029) subdimension scores of quality of life in the Reiki group increased significantly compared with the control group. Reiki application to patients with fibromyalgia may have positive effects on reducing pain, improving quality of life, and reducing state and trait anxiety levels.

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Is there a new finding added to the fibromyalgia syndrome?

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References 18 publications

Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Its Correlations with Arrhythmia in Patients with Palpitations

Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Its Correlations with Arrhythmia in Patients with Palpitations

Determination of the increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation in fibromyalgia syndrome

Evaluation of the Impacts of Reiki Touch Therapy on Patients Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Who Are Followed in the Pain Clinic

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