Hip fracture in a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension.

Friedman, Susan M; White, R James; Finkelstein, Steven M; Kellam, James; Allen, Egan F; Sip, Anna K; Stanton, Rebecca · Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This case presents a discussion of an 80-year-old woman with severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) on chronic intravenous treprostinil infusion and oxygen therapy who presents with a subcapital hip fracture. Care is closely coordinated by an interdisciplinary team, including her PH specialist, in order to optimize her outcome.

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