Cor Pulmonale Flashcards

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Cor Pulmonale

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lung issue resulting RHF

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risk factors

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COPD
recurrent PE
kyposcoliosis

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signs

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dyspnoea
oedema
syncope

JVP
peripheral odema
hepatomegaly
RHF signs

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investigations

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echocardiogram

right heart catherisiation - measure pulmonary artery pressure

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management

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manage underlying condition

supplemental oxygen

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