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Cor pulmonale is pulmonary heart disease caused by dilation and hypertrophy of the right ventricle in response to lung or pulmonary vascular diseases. It develops due to chronic pulmonary hypertension and causes worsening prognosis. Acute cor pulmonale occurs rapidly from severe stimuli like pulmonary embolism, while chronic cor pulmonale progresses more slowly. Signs include elevated jugular pressure, edema and cyanosis late. Treatment targets the underlying lung or pulmonary disease to reduce pressure on
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