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COR PULMONALE: Right Ventricle Heart Failure Die to Severe Respiratory Disease

Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Among Other Causes of Cor Pulmonale

Cor pulmonale (right-side heart failure) can be caused by lung cancer and asbestos-related conditions such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. These respiratory system cancers can greatly diminish a person’s ability to breath, which puts additional strain on the heart, leading to failure of the organ.

Pulmonary Asbestosis

People who were exposed to asbestos products either at work or at home and develop respiratory conditions such as pulmonary asbestosis can suffer from cor pulmonale. When a person's weakened lungs force the heart to pump extra hard in an effort to adequately oxygenate the blood, the right side of the heart can become weakened and fail, leading to death.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a devastating cancer that appears in the lining of the lungs of people who have been exposed to asbestos, a toxic substance that for years was commonly used in building materials, insulation and other products. When a person’s breathing is significantly weakened by mesothelioma, the right side of the heart can be overworked so that cor pulmonale results.

Lung Disease

A wide variety of lung diseases can weaken the right side of the heart so that it fails due to the onset of cor pulmonale. Chief among these diseases is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a leading killer of Americans that most often results from cigarette smoking. COPD limits the lungs ability to process air, making breathing more difficult and putting additional strain on the heart, which can lead to cor pulmonale.

Call for Legal Assistance

People who develop respiratory conditions that lead to heart failure through cor pulmonale have legal rights. The attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C., will fight for you and your family and achieve the best possible legal outcome in your case. 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.