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 wed...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Barouch, Lili A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
Materias:
Focus Issue on Sports Cardiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9481897/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36124149
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.05.019
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Sumario: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. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

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