Akutechronische
Akutechronische is a German-language term used in medical writing to describe a condition that involves both an acute phase and a chronic underlying disease. It is not a stand-alone disease, but a descriptor of the temporal pattern of illness.
In practice, akutechronische corresponds to the concept of acute on chronic, indicating that a rapid deterioration
Common contexts include organ systems such as the liver, kidneys, heart, or lungs, where a patient with
Limitations of the term include a lack of universal standardization and potential ambiguity. As a descriptive