Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2393-9079
Online ISSN: 2393-9087
CODEN : IJPPTK
Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With more...Case Report
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Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2022
Article Page : 138-140
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2022.024
Abstract
Cor pulmonale is a condition in which an alteration in the function and structure of the right ventricle of heart occurs, primarily as a result of respiratory disease which leads to increased blood flow resistance in the pulmonary circulation. Pulmonary hypertension is considered to be the most common link between lungs and heart dysfunction. Chronic obstructive airway disease is a common risk factor for the development of Pulmonary artery hypertension. The management requires focus on the underlying disease condition and treatment of the complications associated with Cor Pulmonale. Here the patient was a 55 year old female patient, presented with symptoms of Cor Pulmonale with a history of COPD and a recent case of severe pulmonary artery hypertension. She had anasarca and elevated BNP which indicated the right ventricle failure of heart associated with Cor pulmonale. The treatment included Loop diuretics, PDE 5 Inhibitors, Anticoagulants, Bronchodilators, Oxygen therapy and Antibiotics. The condition of the patient improved and hence was discharged.
Keywords: Pulmonary artery hypertension, COPD, Heart failure
How to cite : Haris S, Dharan S S, A case report on cor pulmonale. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2022;9(2):138-140
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