cor pulmonale Flashcards
1
Q
what is cor pulmonale
A
right heart disease caused by chronic pulmonary arterial hypertension
2
Q
what does cor pulmonale cause
A
fluid retention due to hypoxia with/out RHF
3
Q
what lung diseases can cause it
A
COPD bronchiectstasis lung resection pulmonary fibrosis severe chronic asthma
4
Q
what pulmonary vascular disease can cause it
A
PE
ARDS
hypertension
5
Q
what do large JVP v waves mean
A
tricuspid regurgitation
6
Q
signs
A
hepatomegaly oedema ascites RV heave cyanosis tachycardia
