Cor pulmonale: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Remodeling of right ventricle in response to pulmonary pathology | *Remodeling of right ventricle in response to pulmonary pathology | ||
*Often caused by pulmonary hypertension, PE, ARDS | *Often caused by COPD, pulmonary hypertension, PE, ARDS | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 9 September 2015
Background
- Remodeling of right ventricle in response to pulmonary pathology
- Often caused by COPD, pulmonary hypertension, PE, ARDS
Clinical Features
Chronic
- RVH
Acute
- RV dilation