Abstrakt

The differentiation between dyspnea of cardiac and pulmonary origin requires a structured and gradual diagnostic approach. Particularly exertional dyspnea can be assessed by diagnostic tools adapted to the patients’ complaints, like for example a cardiopulmonary exercise test. A reduced O₂ pulse and aerobic capacity may indicate dyspnea of cardiac origin, a reduced breathing reserve and an increased dead space ventilation are more often associated with pulmonary dyspnea. The analysis of the flow-volume curve during the exercise test can give further information. Sometimes a right heart catheter can be helpful.

Autoreninformation

Autoren

• M. Westhoff¹,²

Abteilungen

• ¹ Klinik für Pneumologie, Schlaf- und Beatmungsmedizin, Lungenklinik Hemer,
• ² Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten

Adresse

Dr. med. Michael Westhoff
Klinik für Pneumologie, Schlaf- und Beatmungsmedizin
Lungenklinik Hemer
Theo-Funccius-Straße 1
58675 Hemer
Email: [email protected]

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