Hepatopulmonary syndrome as a cause of persistent hypoxaemia
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Persistent Unexplained Dyspnea: A Case of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Regarding a patient with dyspnea, the history and physical examination often lead to the correct diagnosis. In some circumstances, when more than one underlying disease is present, the diagnostic process can be more challenging. We describe an unusual case of dyspnea and persistent hypoxemia related to a hepatopulmonary syndrome in a 53-year-old patient with known heart failure and chronic live...
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ANAMNESIS We report about a 60-year-old woman with hepatopulmonary syndrome. The patient suffered from progressive dyspnea and liver cirrhosis following viral hepatitis C, acquired through blood transfusion 30 years ago. EXAMINATION RESULTS Remarkable were clinical signs of chronic liver disease (cutaneous spider naevi, palmar erythema) and signs of chronic respiratory failure (clubbing) with...
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عنوان ژورنال: Heart
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1355-6037
DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2004.055285