Key result
Aggressive, structured management similar to acute coronary syndrome is proposed for community-acquired pneumonia to address its high short-term (up to 14%) and 5-year (50%) mortality rates.
Population
Patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
Design
Editorial
Authors
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The authors propose that community-acquired pneumonia should be managed with an aggressive, structured approach similar to acute coronary syndrome to reduce mortality.
The authors propose that community-acquired pneumonia should be managed with an aggressive, structured approach similar to acute coronary syndrome to reduce mortality.
Ewig et al. (2011) conducted a review in Community-acquired pneumonia. Aggressive management approach was evaluated. Aggressive, structured management similar to acute coronary syndrome is proposed for community-acquired pneumonia to address its high short-term (up to 14%) and 5-year (50%) mortality rates.
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