NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Cor pulmonale
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spirometry
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bullectomy
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Possible Complications Cor pulmonale may lead to: Life-threatening shortness of breath. Severe fluid buildup in your body. Shock.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complications. Complications of right-sided heart failure can include: Angina: Chest, jaw, neck discomfort or pressure is caused by the lack of blood flowing to the heart. Atrial fibrillation: This irregular heart rhythm can increase the risk of stroke and blood clots.
Detailed explanation-3: -COPD and Right-Sided Heart Failure In severe cases of COPD, the condition can actually cause the development of right-sided heart failure. This occurs when low oxygen levels due to COPD cause a rise in blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary hypertension.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cor pulmonale is estimated to account for 6-7% of all types of adult heart disease in the United States, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to chronic bronchitis or emphysema the causative factor in more than 50% of cases.