This prospective observational study aims to evaluate changes in heart function using echocardiography before and after a standardized balneotherapy program in adult and elderly patients with osteoarthritis. Balneotherapy is commonly used by patients with osteoarthritis, especially in older age groups, who may also have known or unrecognized cardiovascular conditions. For this reason, heart function is evaluated using transthoracic echocardiography prior to the start of balneotherapy and again after completion of the treatment program. The study focuses on changes in echocardiographic parameters related to left ventricular systolic and diastolic function. By comparing measurements obtained before and after balneotherapy, this study seeks to improve understanding of the potential effects of balneotherapy on cardiac function in patients with osteoarthritis.
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Change in mitral peak E wave velocity
Timeframe: Baseline (before balneotherapy) and immediately after completion of the 15-day balneotherapy program
Change in mitral E/A ratio
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the 15-day balneotherapy program
Change in E/E' ratio
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the 15-day balneotherapy program