Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema: An Underrecognized Cause of Triathlon-Associated Medical Emergencies

Lili A. Barouch

doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.05.019

Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema: An Underrecognized Cause of Triathlon-Associated Medical Emergencies

Lili A. Barouch

School of Medicine

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Abstract

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.)

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1094-1097
Number of pages	4
Journal	JACC: Case Reports
Volume	4
Issue number	17
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.05.019
State	Published - Sep 7 2022

Keywords

acute heart failure
exercise
hemodynamics
pulmonary circulation
pulmonary edema
shortness of breath

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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