Table 1

Results of bioelectrical impedance analysis

BaselineFollow-up 1Follow-up 2
Bioimpedance variables N (ohms)
R (Ω)679715696
Xc (Ω)575763
PA (Ω)4.84.65.2
Weight (kg)69.567.766.4
Height (cm)157.9157.9157.9
BMI (kg/m2)27.927.127.0
Hydration variables N (L)Normal values in an adult woman
TBW29.6 (43% of body weight)28.6 (42% of body weight)28.9 (44% of body weight)45–50% of body weight
ICW14.2 (48% of TBW)13.3 (47% of TBW)13.3 (47% of TBW)55% of TBW
ECW15.4 (52% of TBW)15.3 (53% of TBW)15.3 (53% of TBW)45% of TBW
Clinical examination of oedema
Pitting oedema evident around ankles and shinSmall non-pitting oedema to ankleNo oedema detectable
  • BMI, body mass index; ECW, extracellular water; ICW, intracellular water; PA, phase angle; R, resistance; TBW, total body water; Xc, reactance.