title: [Recurrent pulmonary embolism in an athlete. Vena cava filter implantation as a effective alternative to medical treatment].
abstract: The case of 63 years old judo trainer, actively working and suffering from pulmonary embolism originating from deep vein thrombosis aggravated by sport traumas, is presented. Repeated episodes of pulmonary embolism, despite treatment with oral anticoagulants, have led to alternative method of treatment--vena cava filter insertion. Diagnosis achieving process, concerning the sportive lifestyle, and the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Nadciśnienia Tetniczego i Diabetologii Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gockowski
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kolcowa
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lukaszewicz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Romanowicz
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016139:Martial Arts; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D016306:Vena Cava Filters
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
vernacular_title: Nawracajaca zatorowość płucna u sportowca. Implantacja filtru do zyły głównej dolnej jako skuteczna alternatywa leczenia zachowawczego.