Platypnoea–orthodeoxia after left total knee replacement
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230771
Abstract: Platypnoea–orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is a rare disorder characterised by both dyspnoea (platypnoea) and arterial desaturation (orthodeoxia) in the upright position, with improvement in the supine position. We report an unusual case in which an 82-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: total knee; platypnoea orthodeoxia; left total; knee replacement ... See more keywords
Platypnoea-orthodeoxia syndrome and hemidiaphragm paralysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248502
Abstract: A woman in her 70s was admitted to hospital with worsening shortness of breath and no prior respiratory history of note. This patient’s shortness of breath was posture-dependent; symptoms were markedly worse and oxygen saturations… read more here.
Keywords: platypnoea; orthodeoxia syndrome; paralysis; syndrome hemidiaphragm ... See more keywords
A massive pulmonary arteriovenous malformation with platypnoea–orthodeoxia: an important and reversible cause of refractory hypoxaemia
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DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51356
Abstract: An 82yearold woman presented to hospital with worsening chronic dyspnoea without fever or other specific symptoms. Despite receiving 100% oxygen via noninvasive ventilation, arterial oxygen saturation remained low at 70– 80%. However, the oxygen saturation… read more here.
Keywords: platypnoea orthodeoxia; reversible cause; massive pulmonary; important reversible ... See more keywords