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19. Chronic cor pulmonale: Difference between revisions
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'''Organ''': Heart | '''Organ''': Heart | ||
'''Description''': | '''Description''': The wall of the right ventricle at the area of the conus pulmonalis is increased. | ||
The wall of the right ventricle at the area of the conus pulmonalis is increased. | |||
'''Diagnosis''': Chronic cor pulmonale | '''Diagnosis''': Chronic cor pulmonale | ||
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'''Causes''': | '''Causes''': | ||
* Pulmonary hypertension | * Pulmonary hypertension, primary or secondary to: | ||
** | ** Chest deformity due to scoliosis | ||
** COPD | ** COPD (Chronic bronchitis or emphysema) | ||
** | ** Other pulmonary disease | ||
'''Theory''': | '''Theory''': | ||