Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux
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Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss · Jun 2007
Case Reports[Exercise deep venous thrombosis: myth or reality? About three cases of pulmonary embolism in long-distance runners].
The most frequent manifestation of exercise deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the one occurring in upper limbs, in some specific and stereotypic conditions, sometimes complicated by pulmonary embolisms. A few cases of lower limbs DVT are reported in athletes. ⋯ To our knowledge, very few similar cases have ever been reported. The possible responsibility of such physical efforts is discussed, as well as other potential cofactors such as coagulation abnormalities and hormonal contraception.