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COR PULMONALE: Heart Failure Due to Chronic Disease

Cor Pulmonale: Heart Failure Caused by a Variety of Conditions

When people suffer from a respiratory system disorder, such as pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, mesothelioma, or a wide variety of other conditions, the resulting strain on the heart can lead to a serious disorder called cor pulmonale. Circulatory and respiratory diseases that significantly decrease a person’s capacity to breath and circulate blood through their body can lead to cor pulmonale, which in extreme cases can be fatal.

What is Cor Pulmonale?

Cor pulmonale is damage to the right ventricle of the heart which is caused by an underlying respiratory system disorder. When a disorder severely decreases a person’s ability to breathe or circulate blood, the additional strain that is placed on the heart to provide oxygen to the rest of the body can damage the organ. While cor pulmonale most often develops slowly and can be corrected if the underlying respiratory disorder is addressed, in some cases, the condition can be fatal.

Cor pulmonale accounts for approximately 6-7% of all types of adult heart disease in the United States. The condition can be difficult to diagnose because physical examination and routine tests do not sufficiently detect pulmonary hypertension, which is a leading cause of cor pulmonale.

What Causes Cor Pulmonale?

Cor pulmonale is a secondary condition that results from a respiratory and/or pulmonary system disorder, such as congenital heart disease or pulmonary embolism. The most common conditions and diseases that contribute to the development of cor pulmonale are described below.

Sleep apnea
Sickle cell disease
Pulmonary vasculitis
Neuromuscular disorders
Congenital heart disease
Mesothelioma/ Asbestosis
Repeated pulmonary Emboli
Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary Circulation disorders
Pulmonary veno- occlusive disease
Chronic obstructive lung diseases
Cigarette Smoking

Free Legal Consultation With Mark & Associates

If you or a loved one are suffering from a respiratory system disorder that has resulted in the onset of cor pulmonale, you should know that you have legal rights. The cor pulmonale attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C., will aggressively represent you and your family to achieve the best possible legal outcome in your case. Please contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today for a free consultation about your potential case. Call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the form at the left.

Heart Disease

Cor pulmonale is failure of the right side of the heart commonly caused by heart disease, including congenital heart disease. click here

Other Causes

Asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung disease can also put such a strain on the heart that the organ fails due to cor pulmonale.click here

Your Legal Rights

You or your loved one are entitled to compensation and legal help if you have suffered Cor Pulmonale. click here

What are the Symptoms of Cor Pulmonale?

Because cor pulmonale is caused by a wide range of respiratory disorders, the common symptoms of the condition include:

Shortness Of Breath
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest Discomfort
Tiring Easily
Fainting
Chest Pains
Palpitations
Liver Problems
Kidney Problems
Abdominal Swelling
Leg Swelling
Ankle Swelling
Enlarged Heart

People who experience these symptoms are urged to contact a physician immediately.