Cardiac Function in Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorDalarna County Council, Sweden
Acute or chronic cardiac dysfunction could be a contributing factor to swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). Knowledge on cardiac function in SIPE is limited and recommendations for cardiac evaluation of patients with SIPE are lacking. The present study was designed to assess cardiac function in patients with SIPE and in asymptomatic swimmers.
respiratory symptoms during or after swimming at the Vansbrosimningen open water swimming event
diagnosis SIPE by signs of pulmonary edema on lung ultrasound
peripheral oxygen saturation ≤95%
completion of a swimming race of the Vansbrosimningen open water swimming event.
declined consent
hemodynamic instability or decreased consciousness