Fatigue in Cardiorespiratory Conditions - 29/05/13
, Jose Melendez, MD a, Farah Akhtar, MD a, Charlie Lan, DO aRésumé |
Fatigue is frequently reported in patients with chronic cardiorespiratory conditions. Change in muscle structure and function, deteriorated nutritional status, sleep deprivation, hypoxia (awake, exertional, and nocturnal), adverse effects of medications, and comorbid conditions are among many pathophysiologic mechanisms that may promote fatigue in patients. Comprehensive assessment of all the promoting causes is required for better understanding and management of fatigue in these patients.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Congestive heart failure, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma, Sleep, Hypoxia
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| This work is supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs Research and Development Care Line. |
Vol 8 - N° 2
P. 221-227 - juin 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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