Uafklaret dyspnø

Emil Wolsk, Kasper Rossing, Jørn Carlsen, Michael Perch, Finn Gustafsson

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Abstract

Chronic dyspnoea without obvious cause is termed unexplained dyspnoea and is associated with a reduced functional capacity and increased mortality. The diagnostic path for patients with unexplained dyspnoea is far from uniform, which leads to numerous encounters with healthcare professionals, multiple diagnostic tests, and possible medication errors. In this review, the evaluation of unexplained dyspnoea is explained as well as possible pathophysiological mechanisms leading to chronic dyspnoea.

Bidragets oversatte titelUnexplained dyspnoea
OriginalsprogDansk
ArtikelnummerV07190381
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind181
Antal sider6
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 2019

Emneord

  • Chronic Disease
  • Dyspnea/diagnosis
  • Humans

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