Pulmonary hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
what is cor pulmonae?
A
enlargement right side of the heart as a result of disease of the lungs or the pulmonary blood vessels. (often from pulmonary HTN)
2
Q
Symptoms
A
dyspnoea, fatigue, syncope
3
Q
Signs
A
cyanosis, tachycardia, raised JVP
4
Q
Blood test results
A
Hb and haematocrit raised
ABG: hypoxia, w/wo hypercaptnia
5
Q
CXR
A
enlarged RA and RV, prominent pulmonary arteries
6
Q
Tx
A
underlying cause: COPD + pulmonary infections
cardiac failure: diuretics like furosemide
consider venesection if haematocrit >55%
Heart-lung transplant for young patients
