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What can cause pulmonary hypertension and right heart enlargement?
Pulmonary hypertension can be caused by high BP in the lungs due to congenital heart disease, connective tissue disease, coronary artery disease, liver disease, blood clots to the lungs, and chronic lung diseases like emphysema.
What is cor pulmonale?
Cor pulmonale is an alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle caused by a primary disorder of the respiratory system.
What can cause jugular vein distention?
Jugular vein distention can be caused by CHF, constrictive pericarditis, hypervolemia, superior vena cava obstruction, and tricuspid valve stenosis.
What is the consequence of continued pulmonary edema?
Continued pulmonary edema can lead to pulmonary hypertension and eventual right ventricle failure.
What is bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is a condition where the larger bronchial tubes in the lungs become wider and eventually destroyed, leading to a buildup of excess mucus.
