Results of bioelectrical impedance analysis
| Baseline | Follow-up 1 | Follow-up 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioimpedance variables N (ohms) | ||||
| R (Ω) | 679 | 715 | 696 | |
| Xc (Ω) | 57 | 57 | 63 | |
| PA (Ω) | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Weight (kg) | 69.5 | 67.7 | 66.4 | |
| Height (cm) | 157.9 | 157.9 | 157.9 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.9 | 27.1 | 27.0 | |
| Hydration variables N (L) | Normal values in an adult woman | |||
| TBW | 29.6 (43% of body weight) | 28.6 (42% of body weight) | 28.9 (44% of body weight) | 45–50% of body weight |
| ICW | 14.2 (48% of TBW) | 13.3 (47% of TBW) | 13.3 (47% of TBW) | 55% of TBW |
| ECW | 15.4 (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 shin | Small non-pitting oedema to ankle | No oedema detectable | ||
BMI, body mass index; ECW, extracellular water; ICW, intracellular water; PA, phase angle; R, resistance; TBW, total body water; Xc, reactance.