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Cor pulmonale is defined as altered right ventricular (RV) structure and function caused by chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension. It develops due to chronic pressure overload from conditions that cause pulmonary hypertension, remodeling of the pulmonary vasculature, and hypoxemia. Over time, the sustained pressure overload leads to RV dilation and dysfunction. Symptoms include dyspnea, edema, and late-stage cyanosis. Diagnosis involves evaluating the underlying lung disease, measuring pulmonary p
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- Jonathan Yeoh
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