Powerlifter's purpura: A valsalva-associated phenomenon

The causes of purpura can be classified into intravascular, vascular, and extravascular mechanisms. We describe a case of cervicofacial purpura in a powerlifter attributed to the accompanying Valsalva-associated increased arterial pressure. Powerlifting should be added to the list of activities that...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cutis (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2002-08, Vol.70 (2), p.93-94
Hauptverfasser:	PIERSON, Joseph C, SUH, Philip S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Arteries - injuries Arteries - physiopathology Biological and medical sciences Biological Phenomena Blood Pressure - physiology Dermatology Humans Male Medical sciences Neck - blood supply Purpura - physiopathology Valsalva Maneuver - physiology Vascular disorders of the skin Weight Lifting - injuries Weight Lifting - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:	The causes of purpura can be classified into intravascular, vascular, and extravascular mechanisms. We describe a case of cervicofacial purpura in a powerlifter attributed to the accompanying Valsalva-associated increased arterial pressure. Powerlifting should be added to the list of activities that may cause purpura.
ISSN:	0011-4162 2326-6929