Where three fit, four fit: diagnostic-therapeutic approach of acute complications in the complex pluripatological patient

Authors

  • Joan Sanchis-Sanchis Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche (Alicante), Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3140-9314
  • Ángela Botella-Zaragoza Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche (Alicante), España
  • María Andreo-Galera Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche (Alicante), Spain
  • Cristina Bas-Reina Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche (Alicante), Spain
  • Antonia Mora-Rufete Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche (Alicante), Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a5s1a11

Keywords:

pluripathological (multi-pathological), aemization.

Abstract

We present a multi-pathological 81-year-old man diagnosed with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy, chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic anemia, arterial hypertension and diabetes. He came with asthenia and increased breathlessness and we realize a new anemization. During his stay in hospital we get unexpected findings.

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Published

2020-03-31

How to Cite

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Sanchis-Sanchis J, Botella-Zaragoza Ángela, Andreo-Galera M, Bas-Reina C, Mora-Rufete A. Where three fit, four fit: diagnostic-therapeutic approach of acute complications in the complex pluripatological patient. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2020 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 27];5:29-30. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/516

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