Cor Pulmonale Flashcards
1
Q
Cor Pulmonale
A
lung issue resulting RHF
2
Q
risk factors
A
COPD
recurrent PE
kyposcoliosis
3
Q
signs
A
dyspnoea
oedema
syncope
JVP
peripheral odema
hepatomegaly
RHF signs
4
Q
investigations
A
echocardiogram
right heart catherisiation - measure pulmonary artery pressure
5
Q
management
A
manage underlying condition
supplemental oxygen