Cor pulmonale
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Cor pulmonale is defined as an failure of the structure and function of the right ventricle in the absence of left ventricular dysfunction. It is caused by an underlying primary disorder of the respiratory system. It has a generally chronic and slowly progressive course, although acute onset or worsening with life-threatening complications can occur.
Pathology
Aetiology
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- pulmonary manifestations of cystic fibrosis
- interstitial lung disease
- massive pulmonary emboli: for acute cor pulmonale
- acute respiratory distress syndrome: for acute cor pulmonale
Radiographic features
Plain radiograph
- central pulmonary artery enlargement 7
- changes consistent with underlying pulmonary disease as outlined above
Echocardiography
May show dilatation of the left ventricular cavity or thickening of the right ventricular free wall 6.
Treatment and prognosis
Cor pulmonale generally carries a poor prognosis. Long-term oxygen therapy is often considered the main treatment option.
See also
-<p><strong>Cor pulmonale</strong> is defined as an failure of the structure and function of the <a title="right ventricle" href="/articles/right-ventricle">right ventricle</a> caused by an underlying primary disorder of the respiratory system. It has a generally chronic and slowly progressive course, although acute onset or worsening with life-threatening complications can occur.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Aetiology</h5><ul>- +<p><strong>Cor pulmonale</strong> is defined as an failure of the structure and function of the <a href="/articles/right-ventricle">right ventricle</a> in the absence of left ventricular dysfunction. It is caused by an underlying primary disorder of the respiratory system. It has a generally chronic and slowly progressive course, although acute onset or worsening with life-threatening complications can occur.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Aetiology</h5><ul>
-<li><a href="/articles/cystic-fibrosis-pulmonary-manifestations">pulmonary manifestations of cystic fibrosis</a></li>- +<li><a href="/articles/cystic-fibrosis-pulmonary-manifestations-1">pulmonary manifestations of cystic fibrosis</a></li>
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- 8. Gopalan D. Right heart on multidetector CT. The British journal of radiology. 84 Spec No 3: S306-23. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/59278996">doi:10.1259/bjr/59278996</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22723537">Pubmed</a> <span class="ref_v4"></span>
- 9. Kang DK, Thilo C, Schoepf UJ, Barraza JM, Nance JW, Bastarrika G, Abro JA, Ravenel JG, Costello P, Goldhaber SZ. CT signs of right ventricular dysfunction: prognostic role in acute pulmonary embolism. JACC. Cardiovascular imaging. 4 (8): 841-9. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmg.2011.04.013">doi:10.1016/j.jcmg.2011.04.013</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21835376">Pubmed</a> <span class="ref_v4"></span>
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