Profile of Echocardiographic Changes in COR Pulmonale
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Cor pulmonale occurs when the right side of the heart is affected in the setting of chronic lung disease. Cor pulmonale can range clinically from mild changes in right ventricular function to frank right heart failure, and even death. The prevalence of cor pulmonale increases with the severity of chronic lung disease. The role of echocardiography in establishing a diagnosis of cor pulmonale is tremendous and cannot be undermined. A major advantage of this non-invasive modality is that it helps in identifying patients with early or occult cor pulmonale, in whom timely treatment can lead to a healthier life and better outcomes. Study aimed to record the echocardiographic changes in patients of cor pulmonale Material and methods: It was a cross-sectional observational study, consisting of 50 patients, who had clinical features of cor pulmonale. 2-D echocardiography was carried out in all patients, and findings suggestive of cor pulmonale (like dilated RA/RV, PAH, TR) and their severity were noted. RESULTS: Dilated RA/RV with RVH were seen in all patients, with 78% having left ventricular diastolic dysfunction also. PAH and TR were observed in all except 4 cases. Conclusion: Echocardiography should be performed as a screening tool for detection of cardiac dysfunction in all patients of chronic lung disease.
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Alok Agrawal
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