What Causes Cor Pulmonale?
Right-sided heart failure
Treatment
Treatment is directed at the illness that is causing cor pulmonale. Supplemental oxygen may be prescribed to increase the level of oxygen in the blood.
There are many medicines available to treat cor pulmonale.
- Bosentan or sildenafil may be given by mouth
- Calcium channel blockers are often used to treat early cases
- Prostacyclin may be given through injection or breathing in (inhalation)
Blood thinning (anticoagulant) medications may also be...
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