1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cor Pulmonale cor pulmonale. Alternative names Return to top. Rightsided heart failure - cor pulmonale Definition Return to top. Failure of the http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000129.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cor pulmonale Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Sarcoid, stage IV - chest X-ray Acute vs. chronic conditions Cor pulmonale Respiratory system Alternative names Return to top Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale Definition Return to top Failure of the right side of the heart caused by prolonged high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery and right ventricle of the heart. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Normally, the left side of the heart produces a higher level of blood pressure in order to pump blood to the body; the right side pumps blood through the lungs under much lower pressure. Any condition that leads to prolonged high blood pressure in the arteries or veins of the lungs (called pulmonary hypertension ) will be poorly tolerated by the right ventricle of the heart. When this right ventricle fails or is unable to properly pump against these abnormally high pressures, this is called cor pulmonale. Almost any chronic lung disease or condition causing prolonged low blood oxygen can lead to cor pulmonale. A few of these causes include:

2. EMedicine - Cor Pulmonale : Article By Nidal A Yunis, MD cor pulmonale cor pulmonale is defined as an alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle caused by a primary disorder of the respiratory http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic449.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Cardiology Cor Pulmonale Last Updated: December 18, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: right heart failure, right ventricular failure AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Nidal A Yunis, MD , Cardiovascular Medicine Fellow, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Brown University Coauthor(s): Robert S Crausman, MD, MMS , Associate Professor of Medicine, Brown University School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Geriatrics, Program Director, Department of Medicine, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Nidal A Yunis, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Medical Association Editor(s): Gregory J Dehmer, MD

3. COR PULMONALE cor pulmonale. WHAT IS cor pulmonale. cor pulmonale is defined as a complication of disorders that slow or block blood flow in the lungs, resulting from raised blood pressure in the lungs. increased right ventricular afterload. cor pulmonale presents as right heart failure, which http://www.cyber-nurse.com/veetac/horrorcorpul.htm

COR PULMONALE WHAT IS COR PULMONALE Cor Pulmonale is defined as a complication of disorders that slow or block blood flow in the lungs, resulting from raised blood pressure in the lungs. A deadly form of Congestive Heart Failure, it creates enlargement or hypertrophy of the right ventricle in response to increased right ventricular afterload. Cor Pulmonale presents as right heart failure, which is defined by a sustained increase in right ventricular pressures combined with an inability to balance the cardiac output in response to exercise or other stimuli. Both sexes and all ages are effected by this devistating illness, but it is most common in men over 40. SYMPTOMS There are generally no symptoms in the early stages. The most common presenting complaints of patients with cor pulmonale are: dyspnea on exertion fatigue Syncope and near syncope chest pain palpitations leg edema Distended neck veins Bluish skin Enlarged liver and swollen abdomen DIAGNOSIS Physical findings may be subtle early. Jugular venous pressures are always increased. Cardiac palpation may reveal a right ventricular heave. P2 is increased and moves closer to A2 as the pulmonary pressures increase. Eventually S2 may be fixed and paradoxically split. Increased right atrial pressures may lead to dependent edema, hepatojugular reflux, and ascites. Lateral CXR Showing Cor Pulmonale The chest x-ray may reveal right ventricular hypertrophy, manifest as filling of the retrocardiac space on the lateral film, and increased PA size.

4. MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Cor Pulmonale Translate this page cor pulmonale. Insuficiencia cardíaca del lado derecho cor pulmonale. Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo Volver al comienzo. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/article/000129.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Omita y vaya al Contenido Otros enciclopedia temas: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cor pulmonale Contenido: Definici³n Nombres alternativos Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo S­ntomas ... Sistema respiratorio Definici³n Volver al comienzo Es la insuficiencia del lado derecho del coraz³n causada por una presi³n arterial alta prolongada en la arteria pulmonar y en el ventr­culo derecho del coraz³n. Nombres alternativos Volver al comienzo Insuficiencia card­aca del lado derecho: cor pulmonale Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo Volver al comienzo Normalmente, el lado izquierdo del coraz³n produce un nivel mayor de presi³n sangu­nea con el fin de bombear sangre al cuerpo; el lado derecho bombea a trav©s de los pulmones bajo una presi³n mucho m¡s baja. Cualquier condici³n que lleve a un aumento prolongado de la presi³n en las arterias o venas de los pulmones (denominada hipertensi³n pulmonar ) no ser¡ bien tolerada por el ventr­culo card­aco derecho. La falla o incapacidad de ©ste para bombear contra estas presiones inusualmente elevadas se denomina cor pulmonale. Casi cualquier enfermedad o condici³n pulmonar cr³nica que produzca disminuci³n prolongada del ox­geno sangu­neo puede llevar a cor pulmonale. Algunas de estas causas son:

5. COR PULMONALE IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE L Reports a case of SLE who presented with severe pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale without any evidence of parenchymal lung disease. http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/153/93262.html

May 1995 COR PULMONALE IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE M. Jawaid Akhtar, MRCP(UK), FRCP(Ire); Sulaiman Al-Majed, FRCP(C) From the Divisions of Cardiology (Dr. Akhtar) and Chest (Dr. Al-Majed), Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh. Address reprint requests and correspondence to Dr. Akhtar: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine (38), College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia. Accepted for publication 10 August 1994. Pulmonary hypertension is rare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) although pulmonary involvement occurs in about 50%. Pulmonary hypertension without obvious pulmonary infiltration is even rarer, the mechanism of which is unclear. We report here a case of SLE who presented with severe pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale without any evidence of parenchymal lung disease. Case Report The patient was a 19-year-old Saudi female who was admitted to King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh with a two-year history of dyspnea, easy fatigability, palpitations, anorexia, loss of weight, dry cough and episodic attacks of fever every three to four months with night sweats for the last two years. Five days prior to admission she developed pain in various large and small joints with swelling in interphalangeal and right wrist joints and described features of Raynaud's phenomenon. Chest roentgenogram showed cardiomegaly with prominent pulmonary conus. No lung infiltrate was noticed. High resolution computed tomography (CT) scan was not done. Ultrasound of the abdomen revealed an enlarged liver with mild ascites. Pulmonary function test revealed a restrictive pattern with decreased diffusion lung capacity. Ventilation/perfusion scan of the lungs did not reveal any evidence of pulmonary embolism. Cross-sectional echocardiography and Doppler studies revealed significant enlargement of the right atrium and right ventricle with dilated pulmonary artery and moderate degree of pericardial effusion. Moderate tricuspid incompetence was also detected.

6. Cor Pulmonale cor pulmonale. Definition Failure Alternative Names Rightsided heart failure - cor pulmonale. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Normally http://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000129.htm

Advertisement Search Dr. Koop Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Subscribe to our Free Newsletter Health Encyclopedia ... Privacy Policy Advertisement Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Cor pulmonale Definition: Failure of the right side of the heart caused by prolonged high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery and right ventricle of the heart. Alternative Names: Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Normally, the left side of the heart produces a higher level of blood pressure in order to pump blood to the body; the right side pumps blood through the lungs under much lower pressure. Any condition that leads to prolonged high blood pressure in the arteries or veins of the lungs (called pulmonary hypertension ) will be poorly tolerated by the right ventricle of the heart. When this right ventricle fails or is unable to properly pump against these abnormally high pressures, this is called cor pulmonale. Almost any chronic lung disease or condition causing prolonged low blood oxygen can lead to cor pulmonale. A few of these causes include:

7. Cor Pulmonale cor pulmonale. DESCRIPTION Right ventricular enlargement/dysfunction and failure caused by pulmonary hypertension (increased right ventricular afterload) secondary to diseases of the lung, thorax http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0229.html

Cor pulmonale DESCRIPTION: Right ventricular enlargement/dysfunction and failure caused by pulmonary hypertension (increased right ventricular afterload) secondary to diseases of the lung, thorax, and pulmonary vasculature. Acute cor pulmonale: acute dilatation or overload of the right ventricle secondary to massive pulmonary embolism Chronic cor pulmonale: hypertrophy and dilatation of the right ventricle resulting from diseases of the pulmonary parenchyma and/or pulmonary vasculature (most commonly COPD) System(s) affected: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Renal/Urologic Genetics: No known genetic pattern Incidence/Prevalence in USA: 5-10% of adult heart diseases Predominant age: Predominant sex: CAUSES: Disease affecting pulmonary air spaces Diffuse interstitial lung diseases: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, radiation induced fibrosis Pulmonary resection Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma) Granulomatous and connective tissue diseases: sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, eosinophilic granuloma, mixed connective tissue disease Bronchiectasis Cystic fibrosis Malignant infiltration Chronic hypoxia at high altitude Congenital structural defects Diseases affecting the pulmonary vasculature Primary pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary embolism CREST Tumor embolism Amniotic fluid embolism Schistosomiasis Sickle cell disease Pulmonary vascular disease secondary to systemic illness Human immunodeficiency virus Granulomatous pulmonary arteritis Chronic liver disease

8. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 16, Ch. 203, Heart Failure Acute cor pulmonale usually results from massive pulmonary embolization but often occurs as acute reversible exacerbations of chronic cor pulmonale in patients with COPD, usually http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter203/203c.htm

This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 16. Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 203. Heart Failure Topics [General] Cardiomyopathy Cor Pulmonale Cor Pulmonale Right ventricular enlargement secondary to a lung disorder that produces pulmonary artery hypertension (eg, intrinsic pulmonary disease, abnormal chest bellows, depressed ventilatory drive). Cor pulmonale does not refer to right ventricular (RV) enlargement secondary to left ventricular (LV) failure, congenital heart disease, or acquired valvular heart disease. It is usually chronic but may be acute and reversible. Etiology Acute cor pulmonale usually results from massive pulmonary embolization but often occurs as acute reversible exacerbations of chronic cor pulmonale in patients with COPD, usually during acute respiratory infection. Chronic cor pulmonale is usually caused by COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) and less often by extensive loss of lung tissue from surgery or trauma, chronic unresolved pulmonary emboli, primary pulmonary hypertension (see below ), pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, scleroderma, diseases leading to diffuse interstitial fibrosis, kyphoscoliosis, obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, neuromuscular diseases involving respiratory muscles, and idiopathic alveolar hypoventilation.

9. Cor Pulmonale - Información General enciclopedia ilustrada de salud producido en alianza con adam.com y DrTango.com. V. W. X. Y. Z. cor pulmonale Información general una enfermedad en las válvulas del corazón. El cor pulmonale suele ser crónico o de larga duración, pero puede http://pcs.adam.com/ency/article/000129.htm

Regresar a " - " Partes del cuerpo Enfermedades Lesiones Envenenamiento Temas especiales ... V W X Y Z Enfermedades ... Z Cor pulmonale - Información general Sistema respiratorio Sarcoide, etapa IV; rayos X de tórax Información general Definición: Agrandamiento del ventrículo derecho debido a una hipertensión pulmonar , producto de un trastorno en los pulmones, como puede ser una bronquitis crónica o un enfisema . Esta condición no incluye el agrandamiento del ventrículo derecho por una insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva o una enfermedad en las válvulas del corazón. El Cor pulmonale suele ser crónico o de larga duración, pero puede convertirse en agudo y reversible. Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo: enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica EPOC apnea perturbadora del sueño apnea central del sueño ... obstrucción de las vías respiratorias (agrandamiento masivo de las amígdalas) obesidad mórbida enfermedad crónica de la montaña fibrosis quística hipertensión pulmonar primaria ... cifoscoliosis por enfermedad pulmonar fibrosis intersticial pulmonar difusa enfermedad pulmonar vascular

10. MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Symptoms, Illness & Surgery Gives an indepth look at cor pulmonale including signs and symptoms, risk increases, prevention, diagnostic measures, complications, treatment and outcome. http://www.mdadvice.com/library/symp/illness98.html

HOME HEALTH LIBRARY AREAS ... ABOUT US COR PULMONALE MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Illnesses/Conditions General Information DEFINITION Congestive heart failure resulting from raised blood pressure in the lungs. This is a complication of disorders that slow or block blood flow in the lungs. BODY PARTS INVOLVED Lungs; heart; blood vessels. SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED Both sexes and all ages, but most common in men over 40. Early stages: No symptoms (usually). Later stages: Weakness and fatigue. Shortness of breath with exertion. Frequent fainting. Swelling of the ankles and feet caused by fluid retention. Distended neck veins. Bluish skin. Chest pain. Enlarged liver and swollen abdomen. and obstruct lung blood vessels. Primary diseases of the heart, including rheumatic heart disease and congenital heart disease. RISK INCREASES WITH Prolonged bed rest for any illness. This increases the chance of blood-clot formation. Smoking. Living at high altitudes. Occupational exposure to lung damaging materials. HOW TO PREVENT Don't smoke.

11. Cor Pulmonale cor pulmonale. Scott Budinger, M.D. Definitions. Pathophysiology. Differential Diagnosis. Clinical Presentation. Diagnosis. Treatment http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/pulmonar/diseases/pdis12.htm

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12. Virtual Hospital: Adult Pulmonary Core Curriculum: COPD With Pulmonary Hypertens A discussion about treatments including betaagonist inhalers, anticholinergic inhalers, theophylline, corticosteroids and other therapies. http://www.vh.org/Providers/TeachingFiles/PulmonaryCoreCurric/COPD/Treatment.htm

For Providers Adult Pulmonary Core Curriculum: COPD with Pulmonary Hypertension and Cor Pulmonale Treatment of COPD Written by: Michael W. Peterson, M.D. Joel N. Kline, M.D. Charles Dayton, B.S., R. Ph. Elizabeth Beltz, Pharm. D., R. Ph. Peer Review Status: Externally Reviewed by the Department of Internal Medicine Virtual Hospital Editorial Board Pharmacological COPD treatment should be individualized to maximize benefit and minimize side effects of the medications. The American Thoracic Society recently suggested defining the severity of COPD based on spirometry and designing treatment based on disease severity (1). Regardless of severity, the therapeutic goal is bronchodilation, reducing inflammation, and facilitating expectoration. In patients with mild disease, this can be attained using intermittent inhaled beta agonist drugs. A trial of steroids may also be considered with monitoring for objective response as outlined below. Additional treatment decisions should be based on symptoms and response to treatment. A description of the drug classes available follows. Short and long-acting beta-agonist inhalers: These metered dose inhaled beta-agonist bronchodilators are the mainstay of treatment for COPD. However, the most appropriate dosing and dosing intervals have not been extensively studied. Most patients use the short acting inhalers at two puffs four daily, either scheduled or as needed. New, long-acting formulations might be useful when administered at bedtime to patients who report nocturnal symptoms. It is important to remember that the response to bronchodilators on spirometry does not identify all patients who will benefit from these agents. Clinical response should guide the use of the medication. Patients must use the metered dose inhalers appropriately to benefit, and instructions on the proper use of aerosol inhalers is mandatory for maximal effect. The National Asthma Education Program has published guidelines to aid health care professionals in

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Advertisement Search Dr. Koop Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Subscribe to our Free Newsletter Health Encyclopedia ... Privacy Policy Advertisement Advertisement Chronically low blood levels of oxygen may lead to pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), and possibly to cor pulmonale. Cor pulmonale is also called right-sided heart failure, and is characterized by enlargement of the right ventricle. Treatment targets the underlying illness and may include supplemental oxygen, a low-salt diet or calcium channel blockers. Review Date: 3/16/2001 12:00:00 AM Reviewed By:David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Advertisement Natural Medicine Center Atkins/Low Carb Diets Stress Test Free Eczema Information Kit Hiatal Hernia Mental Disorder Advertisement The drkoop.com URL and web site is not associated with C. Everett Koop, M.D., former Surgeon General of the United States.

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