Shortness of breath is a common patient complaint and accounts for 3% of all ED visits. The differential diagnosis is extensive and can involve multiple organ systems. This module will discuss a systematic approach for patients presenting with dyspnea, review the diagnostic strategies used to determine the underlying cause and summarize the differential diagnosis.
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Acknowledgements: Mike McDonnell, MD (Author), David Carr, MD (Peer Reviewer)