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  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Dyspnea is a frequent and significant symptom encountered in general practice and emergency settings.
  • Patient descriptions of dyspnea vary widely due to its subjective nature, including terms like "shortness of breath" and "chest tightness."
  • A broad range of pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases can cause dyspnea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a structured diagnostic process for dyspnea in primary and emergency care.
  • To emphasize the importance of identifying life-threatening conditions promptly.
  • To provide a basis for treatment decisions using the German Appropriate Evaluation Protocol (G-AEP) criteria.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of symptom severity.
  • Assessment of temporal, situational, and causal factors.
  • Implementation of a structured, multi-step diagnostic approach.

Main Results:

  • A structured diagnostic process is essential for accurate and timely diagnosis of dyspnea.
  • Prompt identification of critical conditions enables immediate emergency interventions.
  • The German Appropriate Evaluation Protocol (G-AEP) criteria can guide further management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of dyspnea relies on a systematic diagnostic pathway.
  • Differentiating serious causes of dyspnea is paramount in emergency care.
  • Integration of primary and clinical care pathways, informed by protocols like G-AEP, optimizes patient outcomes.