The Effects of Pulmonary Infection on Cardiorespiratory Functions in Chronic Emphysema

The Effects of Pulmonary Infection on Cardiorespiratory Functions in Chronic Emphysema

Two cases of chronic emphysema in which pulmonary infection resulted in acute congestive heart failure have been presented. The predominant lesion in one case was pneumonia, and in the second obstructive bronchitis. The sequence of events resulting in heart failure are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Chest 1955-01, Vol.27 (1), p.69-79
Hauptverfasser: BRAUN, K., SAMUELOF, M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bronchitis - complications
Emphysema
Heart Failure - etiology
Humans
Lung Diseases
Old Medline
Pneumonia - complications
Pulmonary Emphysema - complications
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Zusammenfassung:Two cases of chronic emphysema in which pulmonary infection resulted in acute congestive heart failure have been presented. The predominant lesion in one case was pneumonia, and in the second obstructive bronchitis. The sequence of events resulting in heart failure are discussed.
ISSN:0096-0217
0012-3692
2589-3890
1931-3543
DOI:10.1378/chest.27.1.69