COR pulmonalearises out of complications from high blood pressure known as pulmonary hypertension or right sided heart failure because it occurs on the right ventricle of your heart. COR pulmonale enlarges the right ventricle and the pumping of blood is less than it should be. The ventricle is pushed beyond its limit and finally it fails.
Untreated pulmonary hypertension leads to COR pulmonale along with other problems and life threatening issues.
COR pulmonale Symptoms
The symptoms of CORpulmonaleare not noticeable at first. The symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath
- Increased heart rate
- Tiredness
- Lightheadedness
Consult your doctor immediately if you have the following symptoms:
- Leg or feet swelling
- Chest pain
- Wheezing
- Excessive coughing
- Fainting
- Excessive fatigue
COR pulmonale Causes
The heart transports blood from the body to the lungs, lungs are completely dependent on the heart. Pulmonary hypertension increases the pressure in your lung arteries and the hearts right ventricle. This leads to ineffective transportation of blood to the lungs. The common cause of COR pulmonale is pulmonary hypertension.
COR pulmonale Diagnosis
During diagnosis of COR pulmonale, the doctors will study the physical report and medical testing as well- protruding neck veins, fluid retention, and abnormal heart rhythms.