2025年1月31日 · Cor pulmonale refers to altered structure and function of the right ventricle due to chronic lung disease-related pulmonary hypertension (group 3). The mechanism involves hypoxic vasoconstriction which leads to permanent changes in the pulmonary vascular bed.

2025年1月15日 · Learn about Cor Pulmonale, a condition caused by lung-related complications leading to right heart failure. Explore its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options …

A spirometry test, which measures lung function, can help differentiate the two. In COPD, spirometry shows reduced airflow, while Cor Pulmonale affects the heart’s ability to pump …

2021年8月28日 · Some studies have also recently reported the accuracy of CT scan in detecting RV dilatation in a clinical context of cor pulmonale . Moreover, cardiac magnetic resonance …

There may be evidence of COPD in patients undergoing imaging (e.g. chest radiograph, CT chest) for an alternative reason. CT usually shows evidence of emphysema. A chest x-ray will …

2021年11月18日 · CT scans, which take images of parts of the body An echocardiogram, which is like an ultrasound of your heart and helps your specialist to visualize the structures of your …

2023年8月8日 · Cor pulmonale can be defined as an alteration in the structure (e.g., hypertrophy or dilatation) and function of the right ventricle (RV) of the heart caused by a primary disorder …