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Cor Pulmonale Flashcards

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Cor Pulmonale

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Right sided heart failure secondary to pulmonary hypertension
Structure and function of the RV is affected by pulmonary hypertension
Abnormal perfusion of the lungs causes heart to pump harder leading to hypertrophy of RV

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Clinical Presentation

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Fatigue
Ankle swelling
Progressive breathlessness
Progressive cough
Haemoptysis
Hoarse voice
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Clinical Signs

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Tachypnoea
Cyanosis
Raised JVP 
Cardiomegaly
Heave
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Management

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Long term O2 therapy
Diuretics
Vasodilators
Inotropic drugs

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