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What is cor pulmonale?

Cor pulmonale is failure of the right side of the heart caused by prolonged high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery and right ventricle of the heart.

Alternative Names:

Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale

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Doctors not treating my Pulmonary Hypertension - Heart Disease Community

- Aug 07, 2008
I have right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, which appears to be primary. Also d...

Doctor won't treat my Pulmonary Hypertension - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Aug 07, 2008
I have right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, which appears to be primary. Also d...

Chest x-ray abnormalities, spondylarthropathy, and family history of pulmonary fibrosis - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- Jun 24, 2007
I'm a 62 year old female. Chest x-rays 10 years ago showed hyperinflation, mild fibrosis a...

Severe Respiratory problems - Heart Disease Community

- May 01, 2007
One of my relatives is suffering from a respiratory disease which was diagnosed as "SEVER P...

can't breath pulse 114 - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- Feb 05, 2007
parent has copd and pneumonia. lungs are infected with bacteria; one not working. has been ...

CHF § Bronchitis - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- Sep 14, 2004
I've just been dx w/CHF. Is it possible for the chronic bronchitis I've had over the last ...
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