Journal article
Deep Venous Thromboembolism in a Triathlete
The Journal of emergency medicine, v 38(3), pp 351-353
01 Apr 2010
PMID: 19128915
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Abstract
Background: Demanding athletic events can contribute multiple risk factors to the development of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in athletes. Objectives: To discuss risk factors for the development of DVT in athletes participating in athletic events. Case Report: We present the case of a young female athlete who had a DVT, complicated by pulmonary embolism, after participating in a half-Ironman triathlon. Conclusion: Our patient developed a DVT complicated by pulmonary embolism as a result of many factors relating to participation in a triathlon. Demanding athletic events can contribute different risk factors to the development of DVT in athletes. The diagnosis of DVT should be considered in any athlete presenting with leg pain, especially after a strenuous athletic event.
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- Title
- Deep Venous Thromboembolism in a Triathlete
- Creators
- Kevin Tao - Bellevue Hospital CenterMoira Davenport - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- The Journal of emergency medicine, v 38(3), pp 351-353
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 3
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Emergency Medicine
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000276564200015
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-77949914691
- Other Identifier
- 991021903407204721
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- Emergency Medicine