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Review
. 2015 Aug;56(8):872-81.
doi: 10.1007/s00108-015-3687-y.

[Dyspnea. Profile of the most important diagnostic tests]

[Article in German]
N Abolmaali  1 , H Foelske, H Magnussen, H Palisch, S M Schellong
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Review

[Dyspnea. Profile of the most important diagnostic tests]

[Article in German]
N Abolmaali et al. Internist (Berl). 2015 Aug.

Abstract

The diagnostic pathway for the evaluation of patients with dyspnea requires a thorough history taking and physical examination. Based on the results of these basic steps a broad variety of additional diagnostic tests are available. Each test can contribute valuable information when correctly indicated and performed. Among these are electrocardiography (ECG), laboratory parameters, X-ray examination, echocardiography, spirometry and whole body plethysmography and finally spiroergometry. This article presents a focused review of what each of these diagnostic modalities can contribute to the diagnostic process for dyspnea.

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