Clinical characteristics for distinguishing between acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema and community-acquired pneumonia in elderly patients: a prospective observational study

Heart failure and pneumonia are highly prevalent in elderly patients. We conducted a study to evaluate the differences in the patterns of symptoms, laboratory findings, and computed tomography (CT) results in elderly patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE) and community-acquired pneu...

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Main Authors: Genki Inui, Katsuyuki Tomita, Masaharu Fukuki, Hirokazu Touge, Tomoyuki Ikeuchi, Ichiro Hisatome, Akira Yamasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-08-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/2633