56-Year-Old Man With Dyspnea and Volume Overload

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Altamish Daredia, Han Yu, Ryan Walsh, Benjamin L. Karfunkle
DOI: 10.1016/j.acepjo.2026.100338
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Abstract

A 56-year-old man without a history of congestive heart failure presented to the emergency department from a rehabilitation facility with 2 days of worsening shortness of breath. Vital signs were as follows: blood pressure 120/86 mmHg, temperature 36.6 °C, heart rate 109 with a regular rhythm, respiratory rate 35, Spo2 of 86% on room air improving to 98% with application of a nonrebreather at 15 L per minute. Examination revealed bilateral rales, pulmonary edema, and symmetric bilateral lower extremity edema.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
100338–100338
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN