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Cyanosis, central R23.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

Pulmonary or cardiac cyanosis with compensatory polyglobulia.

Diagnosis This section has been translated automatically.

Rubbing of the earlobe until the capillary pulse appears: In central cyanosis the blue discoloration persists. Cyanotic tongue; drum flail finger.

Therapy This section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer