Corpulmonale (Cor pulmonale, pulmonary heart) is a pathological process in the cardiovascular system in which pulmonary arterial blood flow and pulmonary circulation are significantly impaired. This condition can lead to a number of serious lung and heart conditions and requires immediate medical attention. In this article we will look at the main causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of cor pulmonale.
The causes of cor pulmonale can be different. The most common cause is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which causes narrowing of the bronchi and diaphragm in the lung tissue, restricting airflow and leading to increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries and veins. Other causes include congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, decompensated fever, etc.
Symptoms of cor pulmonale include fatigue, shortness of breath and a feeling of shortness of breath at the slightest physical exertion, loss of appetite, dizziness, cough and other manifestations of respiratory failure. In more serious cases, cyanosis (blueness of the skin), heart rhythm disturbances, and even