Endofibrosis and Peripheral Artery Disease in Professional Cyclists
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What is the main symptom of Flow Limitation in the Iliac Artery?

  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain, burning, powerlessness (correct)
  • Numbness in the legs
  • Chest pain

How does Stenosis in the Iliac Artery typically progress?

  • Rapidly within days
  • Progresses functionally over months to endofibrosis structurally over years (correct)
  • Improves with rest
  • Stays the same over time

What is a common vascular condition seen in endurance athletes involving the popliteal artery?

  • Adductor Canal Compression
  • PAES - Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (correct)
  • FLIA - Flow Limitations in the Iliac Artery
  • CECS

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Flow Limitation in the Iliac Artery?

<p>Shortness of breath (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Cyclist Endofibrosis typically treated?

<p>Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common vascular presentation in athletes with chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS)?

<p>Pain, burning, and weakness in working muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the symptoms of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) different from those of functional leg ischemia and atherosclerosis?

<p>Symptoms of CECS are bilateral, while symptoms of others are typically unilateral (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess patients with chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS)?

<p>Provocative exercise test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing an ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) in vascular medicine?

<p>To evaluate peripheral artery disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do athletes with chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) often report symptoms that have not responded to physiotherapy or training changes?

<p>Their symptoms are often misdiagnosed as musculoskeletal issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common presentations of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome?

<p>Claudication, swelling, paraesthesia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic method is NOT typically used in diagnosing popliteal artery entrapment syndrome?

<p>Blood test analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, what does the term 'claudication' refer to?

<p>Painful cramping in the legs due to exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical publication discussed the poorly understood nature of Functional Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome?

<p>Journal of Sports Medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with popliteal artery entrapment syndrome that involves an abnormal sensation like tingling or numbness?

<p>Paraesthesia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition could be a causative agent of peripheral artery disease according to the text?

<p>Adductor Canal Compression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with arterial involvement in patients with Adductor Canal Compression?

<p>Pain, burning, and weakness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is a common outcome of Superficial femoral aa. and vv. compression?

<p>Ischemia and claudication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome involves hypertrophied quad and adductor muscles according to the text?

<p>Adductor Canal Compression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common presentation in patients with venous involvement due to Superficial femoral artery and vein compression?

<p>Swelling, heaviness, congestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common presentations of Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome?

<p>Claudication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome diagnosed?

<p>Functional tests and imaging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common management approach for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome?

<p>Vascular repair and re-routing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome?

<p>Compression of fascial compartments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical symptoms associated with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome?

<p>Leg pain and swelling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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