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Barbell Medicine Podcast

Episode #294: When Going To The Gym Goes Wrong (Case Files #4)

May 30, 2024
01:05:33
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Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss intriguing cases of exercise-induced hospitalizations, touching on topics like deep venous thrombosis risk related to physical activity, balancing blood thinners with exercise, diagnosing aortic dissection during workouts, and exploring neck mass concerns in weightlifters.
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Quick takeaways

  • Exercise-related injuries can have serious medical implications like aortic dissection, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying health conditions.
  • Differentiating between benign and malignant masses from weightlifting injuries requires clinical evaluation and surgical interventions for optimal patient outcomes.

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Identifying Aortic Dissection in Unusual Symptoms

In a podcast episode discussing exercise-related case reports, a case involving a 50-year-old former athlete with lower leg pain after calf workout is presented. The patient had a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. The pain was severe on only one side without recent travel or immobility. Dr. Baraki's diagnostic approach considered a possible deep venous thrombosis due to the patient's medical history and symptoms.

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