Progressive Dyspnea on Exertion in an 82-Year-Old

JAMA. 2024 Jan 9;331(2):158-159. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.22990.
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Plain language summary

An older patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and right lower lobe segmental pulmonary embolism presented with dyspnea that had worsened over 5 years; physical examination and laboratory testing showed jugular venous distension, a cardiac systolic murmur, right ventricular heave, bilateral lower extremity edema to the knees, and elevated brain-type natriuretic peptide level. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dyspnea* / etiology
  • Heart Failure* / complications
  • Humans
  • Physical Exertion*