Directory of Cor Pulmonale Resources

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Enlargement of the heart's right ventricle due to disease of the lungs (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema) or pulmonary vascular system. Symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath on exertion, fatigue, and other signs of oxygen lack to the body tissues.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine: Cor Pulmonale

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/154062-overview
  Overview of the disease along with clinical information, treatments, and medications.

• MedlinePlus: Cor Pulmonale

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000129.htm
  A definition, causes, and risk factors for cor pulmonale.

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