Endofibrosis and Peripheral Artery Disease in Professional Cyclists

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What is the main symptom of Flow Limitation in the Iliac Artery?

Pain, burning, powerlessness

How does Stenosis in the Iliac Artery typically progress?

Progresses functionally over months to endofibrosis structurally over years

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

PAES - Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome

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

Shortness of breath

How is Cyclist Endofibrosis typically treated?

Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty

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

Pain, burning, and weakness in working muscles

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

Symptoms of CECS are bilateral, while symptoms of others are typically unilateral

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

Provocative exercise test

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

To evaluate peripheral artery disease

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

Their symptoms are often misdiagnosed as musculoskeletal issues

What are the common presentations of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome?

Claudication, swelling, paraesthesia

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

Blood test analysis

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

Painful cramping in the legs due to exercise

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

Journal of Sports Medicine

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

Paraesthesia

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

Adductor Canal Compression

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

Pain, burning, and weakness

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

Ischemia and claudication

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

Adductor Canal Compression

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

Swelling, heaviness, congestion

What are the common presentations of Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome?

Claudication

How is Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome diagnosed?

Functional tests and imaging

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

Vascular repair and re-routing

What is the main cause of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome?

Compression of fascial compartments

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

Leg pain and swelling

Explore the relationship between endofibrosis and peripheral artery disease in professional cyclists through a report of two cases. Cover topics like return to sport timeline, flow limitations in the iliac artery, adductor canal compression, PAES, CECS, and more.

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