Pulmonary Heart Disease

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Is a:
  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
Hypertrophy and dilation of the right ventricle of the heart that is caused by pulmonary hypertension. This condition is often associated with pulmonary parenchymal or vascular diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary embolism.
Synonyms:
  • Cor Pulmonale
  • Disease, Pulmonary Heart
  • Diseases, Pulmonary Heart
  • Heart Disease, Pulmonary
  • Heart Diseases, Pulmonary
  • Pulmonary Heart Diseases
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