Citation

Fukuoka R, Kawasaki T, Koga H, Umeji K, Orita Y, Shintani Y, Kajiwara M, Higuchi T, Ishida K, Fujimura T. Intern. Med. 2014; 53(1): 35-38.

Affiliation

Department Cardiology, Sinkoga Hospital, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Japanese Society of Internal Medicine)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24390525

Abstract

Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is a rare clinical condition defined by the presence of dyspnea and deoxygenation accompanying changing from a supine to an upright position. We experienced the case of a 75-year-old woman who developed severe acute dyspnea after a car accident. Detailed history taking and a physical examination offered important clues that helped to make an accurate diagnosis of POS. The mechanism of onset is unique and rare; however, it is important for clinical cardiologists to keep this possibility in mind when making a differential diagnosis.

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