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Approach to Adult Patients with Acute Dyspnea

Undifferentiated patients in respiratory distress require immediate attention in the emergency department. Using a thorough history and clinical examination, clinicians can determine the most likely causes of dyspnea. Understanding the pathophysiology of the most common diseases contributing to dysp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: DeVos, Elizabeth, Jacobson, Lisa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Inc. 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7126145/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26614245
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2015.08.008
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Sumario:Undifferentiated patients in respiratory distress require immediate attention in the emergency department. Using a thorough history and clinical examination, clinicians can determine the most likely causes of dyspnea. Understanding the pathophysiology of the most common diseases contributing to dyspnea guides rational testing and informed, expedited treatment decisions.