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Atypical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism in a Young Athlete

R. AlvarezK. MooreH. Marsh

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Abstract

We describe a 24-year-old endurance athlete whose pulmonary embolism presented as isolated exertional fatigue. Early imaging and a structured risk review led to prompt anticoagulation and full recovery. The case highlights how fitness can mask classic warning signs.

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R. Alvarez, K. Moore, H. Marsh (2026) Atypical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolism in a Young Athlete. Journal of Clinical Case Insights 4(1). https://doi.org/10.55555/jcci.2026.0101

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