Scientific Research
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Endofibrosis and Kinking of the Iliac Arteries in Athletes: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Kinking and endofibrosis of the iliac arteries are uncommon and poorly recognized conditions affecting young endurance athletes. Deformation or progressive stenosis of the iliac artery may reduce blood flow to the lower limb and adversely...
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Approximately one in five top-level cyclists will develop sports-related flow limitations in the iliac arteries. These flow limitations may be caused by a vascular lumen narrowing due to endofibrotic thickening of the intima and/or by kinking of the...
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Pain and powerless feeling in the leg during cycling may indicate a serious problem that limits the performance in cyclists. Apart from the well-known muscular and neurological origin, such complaints can also be attributed to flow limitations in the...