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Very brief article on an interesting case. Further explanation is required reguarding the demographics and the investigations for exclusion of other causes of calcification (e.g. diabetes melitus) in the patient. Also, a summery of the persons training history would be a valuable addition to the case study. More detail on a proposed mechanism/pathophysiology would also support the case conclusions.
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Sports scientist & medical doctor
- How to cite: Kent W .Interesting topic but not enough detail to allow evaluation of conclusions.[Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(6):WMCRW00807
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Other Comments:
A well described likely cause effect relationship and the importance of good history taking.
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05 years of experience.
- How to cite: Gupta D .Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency [Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00743
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The case study is a good addition to the literature,its short and to the ponit.
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13 years
- How to cite: Gilani S A.Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency[Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(4):WMCRW00637
This is an interesting case report associating repetitive position on a bicycle with compromised vascular flow deficiencies. The author's establishing position on a bike only 10-miles a day requires more evidence than was presented. Ten miles riden on a bike is easily covered in 60-90 minutes.
If the authors would introduce more evidence to support their findings such as diet, sitting position habit when not cycling, complete relevant medical history, I would have rated this paper 5-6.
I hope the authors will revise it for another round of reviews.
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Clinical Sports Medicine treatment of Elite and World Class athletes, including aging cyclists who ride 40-100 miles daily for 15-Years. Former PBAA Cycling World Record holder.