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Swimming-induced pulmonary edema: an underrecognized cause of triathlon-associated medical emergencies
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema is a leading cause of triathlon-associated emergencies and death. Cold water immersion, female sex, age>50, and wetsuit compression are associated risk factors. Pathophysiology is due to increased central blood pooling, leading to increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. Treatment is focused on prevention; however, recurrence is common.
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| Notations: | biological and medical sciences endurance sports |
| Published in: | JACC: Case Reports |
| Language: | English |
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2022
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.05.019 |
| Volume: | 4 |
| Issue: | 17 |
| Pages: | 1094-1097 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | intermediate |