Abdominal Aortic Dissection and Cold-Intolerance After Whole-Body Cryotherapy: A Case Report

We present the case of a 56-year-old patient who developed an abdominal aortic dissection after receiving 15 sessions of WBC. The patient had no other strong risk factors for aortic dissection. Exposure to cold temperatures, including WBC, has multiple hemodynamic effects, including increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and an adrenergic response. We suggest that these changes could act as a trigger for the onset of aortic dissections. This could be the first reported cardiovascular complication associated with WBC.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Case Report Source Type: research