cor pulmonale Flashcards
1
Q
aetiology
A
chronic lung disease
pulmonary vascular disease
right ventricular hypertrophy
2
Q
definition
A
abnormal enlargement of the right side of the heart as a result of disease of the lungs or the pulmonary blood vessels.
3
Q
symptoms
A
fatigue
dyspnoea
4
Q
signs
A
syncope cyanosis tachycardia raised JVP pulmonary and ankle oedema
5
Q
tests
A
FBC
ABG
CXR
ECG
6
Q
management
A
treat underlying cause
24% O2
long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) for COPD
diuretics
