Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension as a cause of dyspnoea in an older patient with a complex history
A full diagnostic work-up for patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is vital. Classification and diagnosis of the underlying cause is important to ensure optimal management, but may be complicated by overlapping signs and symptoms. This case study describes how a full work-up identified chronic...
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| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2009-09-01
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| Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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| Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/18/113/170 |