Cor pulmonale

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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

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

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