Cor Pulmonale Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of Cor Pulmonale?
A
COPD (most common) PE ILD CF Primary pulmonary hypertension
2
Q
What are the signs of Cor pulmonale?
A
Hypoxia Cyanosis Raised JVP Peripheral oedema Third heart sound Murmurs e.g pan systolic in tricuspid regurgitation Hepatomegaly
