cor pulmonale Flashcards
1
Q
what is cor pulmonale?
A
right sided heart failure caused by respiratory disease
2
Q
how does cor pulmonale occur?
A
increased pressure in pulmonary arteries results in right ventricle ineffectively pumping blood - back pressure into vena cava and systemic venous system
3
Q
resp causes
A
COPD - most common
PE, ILD, CF, primary pulmonary hypertension
4
Q
presentation
A
early = no symptoms
SOB, peripheral oedema, syncope, chest pain
5
Q
signs on examination
A
hypoxia, cyanosis
raised JVP, peripheral oedema, hepatomegaly, murmurs - pansystolic in tricuspid regurgitation
6
Q
management
A
long term oxygen therapy
