Why the study?
Do basketball players have a higher risk of pulmonary embolism compared to the general population?
Do basketball players have a higher risk of pulmonary embolism compared to the general population?
Basketball players appear to have a higher incidence of pulmonary embolism compared to the general population, warranting further investigation into predisposing factors.
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May warrant clinical vigilance for PE in basketball players; leaves open predisposing factors and need for prospective confirmation.
Casals et al. (2015) studied this question.
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