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Podcast #374:  Iliac Artery Endofibrosis

Podcast #374:  Iliac Artery Endofibrosis

FromEmergency Medical Minute


Podcast #374:  Iliac Artery Endofibrosis

FromEmergency Medical Minute

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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Sep 4, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Author:  Sue Chilton, MD Educational Pearls:   An unusual cause of leg pain that can mimic sciatica/claudication Predominantly occurring in high endurance athletes, particularly cyclists and runners More common in men Check supine ABIs 1 minute after activity in the ED: a value < 0.5 is 80% sensitive   References: Mansour A, Murney S, Jordan K, Laperna L. Endofibrosis: an unusual cause of leg pain in an athlete. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Jan-Feb;56(1-2):157-61. Epub 2015 Jul 3. PubMed PMID: 26140352. Peach G, Schep G, Palfreeman R, Beard JD, Thompson MM, Hinchliffe RJ. Endofibrosis and kinking of the iliac arteries in athletes: a systematic review. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2012;43(2):208–17.  
Released:
Sep 4, 2018
Format:
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