Risk factors of multiple pulmonary emboli in an elite Ironman triathlete: a case report.

David Oh, Paul S Nolet, Paula Stern, Patti Galvin

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Article in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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David OhDepartment of Graduate Studies, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Paul S NoletMaastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.

Paula SternDepartment of Graduate Studies, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Patti GalvinDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University.

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Abstract

Objective: To present a unique case of pulmonary embolism (PE) in an elite-Ironman triathlete and review athlete-specific risk factors associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Case presentation: A 57-year-old male triathlete presented for chiropractic care of midback pain and dyspnea one day before competition. During competition, he was removed and unable to complete the event with dyspnea, chest, and midback pain. Vitals revealed prolonged elevated resting heart rate. He was triaged to the hospital with a high index of suspicion for PE. He was diagnosed with multiple PE in both lungs. Summary: VTE is not normally considered in athletes. A combination of athlete-specific risk factors may predispose athletes to a higher propensity of VTE. Due to life-threatening consequences, it is important to include a differential diagnosis of VTE in patients presenting with midback pain and dyspnea.

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deep vein thrombosisendurance sportpulmonary embolismtriathletevenous thromboembolism

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PMCPMC10814704

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