1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cor Pulmonale A definition, causes, and risk factors for cor pulmonale. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000129.htm

@import url(/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 Cor pulmonale is 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 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: November 18, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: right heart failure, right ventricular failure, right ventricular hypertrophy, RVH, right ventricular dilatation, pulmonary hypertension, idiopathic primary pulmonary hypertension, cardiopulmonary disease, emphysema, pulmonary thromboembolism, interstitial lung disease, polycythemia vera, sickle cell disease, macroglobulinemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary thromboembolism, pulmonary emboli, exertional dyspnea, syncope with exertion AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Nidal A Yunis, MD

3. 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.

4. 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

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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6. COR PULMONALE IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS A CASE REPORT AND Reports a case of SLE who presented with severe pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale without any evidence of parenchymal lung disease. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Cor Pulmonale Translate this page Insuficiencia cardíaca del lado derecho cor pulmonale La hipertensión pulmonar progresiva y el cor pulmonale pueden llevar a que se presente retención http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/article/000129.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Omita y vaya al Contenido Otros temas: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cor pulmonale Contenido: Nombres alternativos Definici³n Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo S­ntomas ... Sistema respiratorio Nombres alternativos Volver al comienzo Insuficiencia card­aca del lado derecho: cor pulmonale 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. 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 insuficiencia o incapacidad del ventr­culo derecho para bombear en forma adecuada contra estas presiones anormalmente elevadas se denomina cor pulmonale. Casi cualquier enfermedad o afecci³n pulmonar cr³nica que produzca disminuci³n prolongada del ox­geno sangu­neo puede llevar a cor pulmonale. Algunas de estas causas son:

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9. Dr. Koop - Cor Pulmonale Rightsided heart failure - cor pulmonale. Causes, incidence, and risk factors. Normally, the left side of the heart produces a higher level of blood http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/000129.html

Home Health Reference Cor pulmonale Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Cor pulmonale Injury Disease 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:

10. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Cor Pulmonale A definition, causes, and risk factors for cor pulmonale. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Dr. Koop - Cor Pulmonale cigarette smoking) may prevent the eventual development of cor pulmonale. Careful evaluation of childhood heart murmurs may prevent cor pulmonale caused http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/000129prv.html

Home Health Reference Cor pulmonale Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Cor pulmonale Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Cor pulmonale Alternative Names: Right-sided heart failure - cor pulmonale Prevention: Avoiding behaviors that lead to chronic lung disease (especially cigarette smoking) may prevent the eventual development of cor pulmonale. Careful evaluation of childhood heart murmurs may prevent cor pulmonale caused by certain heart defects. New Features Fewer Migraines Skin Cancer Atkins/Low Carb Diets Learn More About Migraines * All Health Centers * Acne Addictions AIDS/HIV Alcohol Abuse Allergies Alternative Medicine Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Backache Bipolar Affective Disorder Birth Control Blood Blood Pressure Bone/Joint/Tendon Bowel Brain Breast cancer Cancer Cerebral Palsy Cholesterol Cramps Crohn's Disease Cysts Dental/Oral Depression Diabetes Diet, Fitness, Looks Disabled/Special Needs Drug Abuse Ear/Nose/Throat Eating/Appetite Eczema Encephalitis Eye/Vision Fatigue Fever Flu Food Poisoning Foot Gallbladder Gastrointestinal Genetic/Congenital GERD/Heartburn Hair Loss Hair/Scalp Headache Hearing Heart Disease, Stroke

12. Virtual Hospital Adult Pulmonary Core Curriculum COPD With COPD with Pulmonary Hypertension and cor pulmonale University of Iowa Faculty http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 16, Ch. 203, Heart Failure cor pulmonale does not refer to right ventricular (RV) enlargement secondary Acute cor pulmonale usually results from massive pulmonary embolization but http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section16/chapter203/203c.jsp

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15. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Ch. 54, Pulmonary Hypertension cor pulmonale A Disorder Stemming From Pulmonary Hypertension. cor pulmonale is a disorder in which the right ventricle of the heart becomes enlarged and http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec04/ch054/ch054a.html

var externalLinkWarning = "The link you have selected will take you to a site outside Merck and The Merck Manuals.*n*nThe Merck Manuals do not review or control the content of any non-Merck site. The Merck Manuals do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Merck sources."; Search The Second Home Edition , Online Version Search Index A B C D ... Z Sections Accidents and Injuries Blood Disorders Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders ... Women's Health Issues Resources Anatomical Drawings Multimedia Pronunciations Weights and Measures ... , Online Version Section Lung and Airway Disorders Chapter Pulmonary Hypertension Topics Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Hypertension Buy The Book Print This Topic Email This Topic Pronunciations alveoli angina asbestosis cutaneous ... subcutaneous A condition in which blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary arteries) is abnormally high. Blood travels from the right side of the heart through the pulmonary arteries into the lungs. There, carbon dioxide is removed from the blood and oxygen is added to it. Normally, the right side of the heart is weaker than the left side, because relatively little muscle and effort are needed to push the blood through the pulmonary arteries. In contrast, the left side of the heart is stronger and more muscular because it has to push blood through the entire body. Likewise, blood pressure through the pulmonary arteries is lower than that of the general circulation. While the pressure in the general circulation is normally about 120/80 mm Hg, in the pulmonary arteries it is only 25/15 mm Hg.

16. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 16, Ch. 203, Heart Failure Etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and treatment for cor pulmonale. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Introduction: Cor Pulmonale - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to cor pulmonale as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cor_pulmonale/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Cor pulmonale Next sections Basic Summary for Cor pulmonale Causes of Cor pulmonale Symptoms of Cor pulmonale Complications of Cor pulmonale ... Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Cor pulmonale Next chapters: Dilated cardiomyopathy Endocarditis Heart block Heart valve diseases ... Feedback Introduction: Cor pulmonale Cor pulmonale: Enlarged heart due to respiratory difficulty. Researching symptoms of Cor pulmonale: Further information about the symptoms of Cor pulmonale is available including a list of symptoms of Cor pulmonale , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Causes of Cor pulmonale: Research more detailed information about the causes of Cor pulmonale , other possibly hidden causes of Cor pulmonale , or other general information about Cor pulmonale Contents for Cor pulmonale: Basic Summary for Cor pulmonale Causes of Cor pulmonale Symptoms of Cor pulmonale Complications of Cor pulmonale ... Diseases Did we miss something? Please provide

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19. Symptoms Of Cor Pulmonale - WrongDiagnosis.com Symptoms of cor pulmonale including signs, symptoms, incubation period, duration, and correct diagnosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cor_pulmonale/symptoms.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Cor pulmonale Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Cor pulmonale Next sections Complications of Cor pulmonale Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Cor pulmonale Doctors and Medical Specialists for Cor pulmonale Glossary for Cor pulmonale Next chapters: Dilated cardiomyopathy Endocarditis Heart block Heart valve diseases ... Feedback Symptoms of Cor pulmonale General information about symptoms of Cor pulmonale: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Cor pulmonale. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Cor pulmonale. Furthermore, symptoms of Cor pulmonale may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Cor pulmonale. List of symptoms of Cor pulmonale: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cor pulmonale includes: Tiring easily Shortness of breath on exertion Fainting Chest pains ... Enlarged heart See also symptoms of heart failure More symptoms of Cor pulmonale: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by

20. Echo-Doppler Demonstration Of Acute Cor Pulmonale At The Bedside EchoDoppler Demonstration of Acute cor pulmonale at the Bedside in the Medical Intensive Care Unit Antoine Vieillard-Baron http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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